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JOHN ROBERT SELVEY
SEDALIA — John Robert Selvey, age 70, of Sedalia, died on Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Bothwell Regional Health Center. He was born on March 18, 1947 in Sedalia son of Donald and Lily Desborough Selvey.
On May 3, 1969 in Sedalia John married Janice Hill and she preceded him in death on July 29, 2004 John graduated from Smith-Cotton High School. He worked at Colie's on South Limit and later for Maxion Wheels in Sedalia. John enjoyed hunting, racing midget cars and demolition derby's. He also loved spending time with his family.
John is survived by two daughters; Melinda Watkins (Matt) of Sedalia and Hope Hoehns (Shawn) of Grandview, MO, two brothers; Dave Selvey (Sue) and Eddie Selvey (Cathy) both of Sedalia, one sister; Donna Woolery (Gene) of Sedalia, one grandson; Addison Selvey.
He was preceded by his parents and one sister Susan Bradley.
Funeral services will be at 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 17, 2017 at Ewing-Schutte-Semler Funeral Home with Rev. Jason Veale officiating. Friends may call after 3:00 P.M. Sunday at the funeral home with visitation from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Sunday. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be given to donor's choice.
You may leave condolences online at ewingschuttesemlerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Paul Landes
October 1, 2023
Sorry for your !less. I have it seen John since Highpoint school. He could knock a softball over the roof from the old ball diamond. What a good man!
Cheryl Bluhm
July 29, 2017
Sorry about your loss!
Karla Sudduth/Billings
July 17, 2017
Healing thoughts to all during this time. Hoping good memories will sustain the family.
July 15, 2017
Sorry to hear about John. He was a very nice person to work with at Maxion. Linda & Chuck Kratzer
Melissa Henry
July 15, 2017
Hope and Shawn,
I am so so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. love to you all.
Melissa (Mettenburg) Henry
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