James Morgan Sellers, 74, passed away on May 20, 2016, after a brave 2 year battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his family and friends at his homegoing.
Funeral services will be 10:00a.m., Monday, May 23, 2016, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Stephen Hudnall and Reverend John Kimball. Burial will follow at King Cemetery in Hartburg, Texas.
Visitation will be from 5:00p.m.-7:00p.m., Sunday, May 22, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange.
Born in Beaumont, Texas, on September 7, 1941, he was the son of Reverend James M. Sellers, Sr. and Velma Lea (Cain) Sellers. He resided in Hartburg, Texas most of his life and served as senior pastor of Oak Grove Tabernacle from 1999 until his homegoing on Friday. He served in the United States Marine Corp. and was a gifted heliarc welder. He loved his family, friends and church deeply and will be missed dearly by all those who had the privilege of knowing him.
James was preceded in death by his parents and brother, John William Roy Sellers.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Betty Ann (Storms) Sellers; daughter, Suzann Feldschau and husband Randy of Beaumont; son, James Corbin Sellers and wife Janell of Marshall, Minnesota; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; sisters, Meredith L. Stark of Orange, Texas and Mary K. Vanpay of San Antonio, Texas
Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Feldschau, Michael Everett, Daniel Burks, Jerry Long, Raymond Green, Ricky McKinney.
Condolences
Marsha
May 23, 2016
Sellers Family I want to express my sincere condolences on your loss. At times like these the scriptures are a great source of comfort, 2 Cor 1:2-4. May God continue to be with your family.
Scharlene Rodrick
May 23, 2016
We are so sorry to hear about the loss of James. He will be greatly missed. We loved his visits. We would have coffee and talk about old times. James was the sweetest man. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family now.. Jay and Scharlene Rodrick
James, Donna, Linda, And Kenneth Fisher
May 22, 2016
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Sherry Ad Ray Kneeland
May 22, 2016
Sherry Ad Ray Kneeland lit a candle in memory of James Morgan Sellers
Charles And Anne Lavine
May 22, 2016
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Faye Hippler Bowers
May 22, 2016
Emmitt & Bonnie Hippler and I extend our prayers to you all. James and Betty Ann were sweet friends. May the Lord continue to surround you all with love and comfort.
Dianne Mccarver
May 22, 2016
Dianne Mccarver lit a candle in memory of James Morgan Sellers
Claybar Funeral Home
May 22, 2016
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May 21, 2016
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May 21, 2016
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May 21, 2016
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May 21, 2016
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Rev. Donald Frazier
May 21, 2016
We at The Pocket Church are to learn of the passing of Bro. James Sellers. We know that he will be missed by everyone. We also know that he is walking and talking with the Lord and that we have a Blessed Assurance to see him again. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family for peace and comfort. God Bless.Rev. Donald FrazierPastorThe Pocket Church
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May 21, 2016
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Mary Jane Benham
May 21, 2016
Betty Ann, I am so sorry that you lost your sweetheart. He was such a great man, I know that you all will miss him terribly. Due to my work deadline next week I won't be able to make James' service. You will be in my thoughts and prayers sweet cousin. Much love,Mary Jane Long Benham