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John Sellers Obituary

With heavy hearts the family of John Leroy Sellers Sr. announces his passing on September 13th, 2018 at 5:05pm. He passed away at his home peacefully, surrounded by his family. John was 73 years old and a native of Baton Rouge, La. He attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic School and later graduated from Capital Senior High School in 1963. John retired from cement masonry after 45 years of service. John was a loving husband and a wonderful father. He was a friend to all who knew him. He is now in his heavenly home and will truly be missed by all of the lives and hearts he touched. He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ida Mullens Sellers. Two sons John L. (Kellie) Sellers Jr. & Elwin J, (Maisha) Sellers. Three daughters LeNaSa (James) Scott, Lillian A. Sellers, & Dimitris (Carl) Buchanan. One adopted daughter Carolyn Mullens. 12 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren. Two sisters, Lula Mae Brown, & Vivian Wilson. One brother Clarence (Gloria) Sellers, and a host of nieces, nephews, and godchildren. Charles Mackey Funeral home in charge of funeral arrangements. Visitation will be Thursday September 20th from 4pm to 7pm at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 650 Blount Rd, Baton Rouge, La 70807. Funeral Services will be Friday, September 21st at 11am with viewing starting at 9am at St. Isidore Catholic Church, 5657 Thomas Rd, Baton Rouge, La 70811. Burial will follow at Southern Memorial Gardens.

Published by The Advocate from Sep. 18 to Sep. 21, 2018.
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May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Elaine Pounds Thomas and Family

September 21, 2018

I have you and your family in prayer Lillian.

DAWN HOWARD

September 21, 2018

Mr. Leroy was a good man with kind heart, good spirit who love GOD and his family.
I will so miss him.

Archie Jones

September 20, 2018

Mr. Leroy you were a great neighbor and you will be missed dearly. take your rest i enjoyed the laughter we had you and Mrs.Ida and I as neighbors my heart is sad. you have done your time, and go ahead and take your rest again you will be missed
Ms. Rosie Cain your neighbor

Rosie Cain

September 20, 2018

Prayers go out to the family of Mr. Sellers we grew up together God bless you. all.

Dewitt Phillips

September 20, 2018

Thank you for everything Mr. Leroy!

Tee Ida,
Praying with you & family

Terricka S

September 20, 2018

No words can express the sorrow I feel in my heart. Please know that my family and I, along with your neighbors are praying for you. May our Lord lift you and hold you close.

Tony Williams

September 19, 2018

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Gwendolyn Faye Sellers-Cage

September 19, 2018

Sincere condolences to the family for your loss. May God provide the needed comfort and support during your time of bereavement.

September 19, 2018

Prayers for the family during this difficult time. Leroy was a nice person and always had that genuine smile. Take your rest you have done your work on this earth.

The Riley's

September 18, 2018

Celebrating a life well lived, Leroy was a generous and kind man. Praying for Ida Nell, the children, grandchildren and the entire Sellers family during this difficult time.

Mrs. Lillian Perry & Family

September 18, 2018

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