David M. Sellers

David Millinder Sellers, age 90, of Baxley passed away Monday, June 5, 2017.

Mr. Sellers was born August 9, 1926 in Appling County to the late John Millinder Sellers and the late Helen Branch Sellers.  He was a dedicated member and song leader of Melton’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II.  Mr. Sellers served his community on the Appling County Board of Education for 56 years.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Floried Hand Sellers; daughter, Janice Sellers Hardee; sisters, Brice Doke and Luna Mack; and brothers, Wade Sellers, Roland Sellers & Willard “Bill” Sellers.

Survivors include his daughter & son in law, Joan S. & Dr. David Cundey of Aiken, S.C.; son & daughter in law, John David & Elinor D. Sellers of Baxley; sister, Nell Sellers Tuten of Baxley; brother, Harry Sellers of Marietta; six grandchildren & nine great grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, June 9, 2017 at 11:00 AM in the Chapel of Swain Funeral Home with Rev. Karen Zeigler & Rev. Danita Knowles officiating.

Interment will follow in Melton’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Active Pallbearers will be Andrew Sellers, Daniel Carter, Ronnie Stone, Chris Tuten, Adam Smith & Will Smith.

Honorary Pallbearers will be the members of Melton’s Chapel Church.

In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Melton’s Chapel Methodist Church, 136 Altamaha School Road, Baxley, Georgia 31513

Visitation will be Thursday evening 6:00 until 8:00 PM at Swain Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.