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WELLFORD, SC-- Bobby Ray Sellars, 61, of 199 Wild Mustang Lane, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2012, at his home. He was the loving husband of Sue Stowe Sellars for 44 years. He was the son of Myrtle Woody Sellars and the late William Robert "W.R." Sellars of Wellford. He was a licensed electrical contractor and was retired from Michelin Tire Company after 32 years of service. He was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army, Spec 5.
He was the loving father of two daughters, Melissa Gregory and Brigette Champion and her husband Billy all of Spartanburg; the grandfather of one granddaughter, Meaghan Gregory of Spartanburg; and five grandsons, Matthew Gregory, William, Hunter, Ethan and Grant Champion all of Spartanburg. He is survived by a sister, Shirley Sellars of Wellford. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Odell Sellars.
Services will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, January 29, 2012, at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Pastor Monty King and Rev. Ronald Smalley officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Saturday, January 28, 2012, at Stribling Funeral Home. The interment will be at the Fort Prince Memorial Gardens. The pallbearers will be, Keith Henerey, Jeff Meadows, Ken Hawkins, Steve Blanton, Mickey Prince and Tom McCraw.
The family would like to thank Duke Medical University, Spartanburg Regional Hospice, his doctors and all those who cared for him.
Memorials may be made to the Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center at Duke University, DUMC Box 3624, Durham, NC 27710 or Spartanburg Regional Hospice, 686 Jeff Davis Drive, Spartanburg, SC 29303-2092.
The family is at the home.
Condolences may be made online at www.striblingfuneralhome.net
The Stribling Funeral Home - Duncan, SC
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January 30, 2012
I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss! I worked w/ Bobby at Michelin for about 8 years. He was a good friend. I will be praying for your family in this time of need. I pray for strength for you all.
Rhonda McAbee
Patty Epps
January 30, 2012
Sue, I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Ann Bass
January 29, 2012
Melissa,I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing.My prayers are with you and your family at this time.There is a new angle in heaven. Ann Bass
Sherry Emory
January 28, 2012
Sue,
I am so sorry to hear about Bobby passing. I had heard Gail speak of how sick he had been. You and your family will continue to be in my prayers and we know Heaven has a new angel today. Love and Prayers, Sherry Skinner Emory @ Family
helen traxler
January 28, 2012
Sue,I pray that GOD will bless you and your family and help you cope in the sad days ahead
Wayne Bradley
January 28, 2012
My condolences to Bobby's family. So sorry to hear of his passing. I worked with him at Michelin, and he was a good friend to me. I am in Florida and will be unable to be at the service, but my thoughts and prayers will be with the family.
Jeanette Sellars
January 28, 2012
Sue I am so sorry for your loss. I pray God will give you comfort and strength. Love Jeanette
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