BOURBON — Lester G. Sellers, 79, Bourbon, passed away Sept. 22, 2017, at home as a result of a fatal farm accident.
Lester was born the son of Henry Ward and Dorothy Hall Sellers, Dec. 26, 1937, in Marshall County. He was a lifelong resident of Bourbon.
He married Gail Simmers on Dec. 13, 1958; she preceded in death May 27, 1999.
Lester was a farmer, worked for McDonald’s in Plymouth as a maintenance person and at Gold Coast Cabinets. He was graduate of Bourbon High School in 1955 and furthered his education at Purdue University through the Farmers, Farming Short Course.
Lester enjoyed woodworking and helping kids with their 4-H projects, working with his hands, selling firewood, fishing, gardening, generally working hard, his cats, and he loved to watch his grandchildren playing sports. He will be missed by all and was know as a great man.
He was a member of the former Mount Pleasant Church of the Brethren.
Lester is survived by his children: Judy (Steve) Moosmann, Shelbyville; Charles (Michelle) Sellers and Loren (Kim) Sellers, Bourbon; and Dr. Brent (Maryshannon) Sellers, Bowling Green, Fla. Lester also was blessed with his loving grandchildren: Derek Sellers, Chad Sellers, Krystal Sellers, Aundrea Sellers, Austin Sellers and Hunter Sellers; two sisters, Marilyn Houin, Plymouth, and Evelyn Clark, North Liberty; and Cris Dycus, his longtime companion who he shared his life with, Bourbon.
He was preceded death by his parents and his wife.
The family will receive friends from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, at Walnut Church of the Brethren, 5975 19th Road, Argos.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the church, with Pastor Bob Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Bourbon.
Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is privileged to be entrusted in arranging the services.
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Memorials to Marshall County 4-H - Livestock, American Cancer Society or Riley Hospital for Children.
