Robert “Bobby” Franklin Sellers, age 74 of Hamilton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 17th, 2022 at home in Hamilton, Texas surrounded by his family. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 27th, 2022 at Riley Funeral Home in Hamilton, Texas with his brother Ted Sellers and Dr. Drew Dabbs officiating. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 pm prior to the service at Riley Funeral Home.
Bobby Sellers was born on March 10th, 1948 in Hamilton to the late Frank Sellers and Jewell Sorley Sellers. He grew up in Hamilton and graduated from Hamilton High School. He attended Sam Houston State University. While earning a Bachelor’s Degree in music education, Bobby played trumpet in the Sam Houston State jazz band, symphonic band, and marching band. He married Nancy Brumbalow on August 14th, 1970 and they recently celebrated their 52nd anniversary. They moved back to Hamilton in 1972 where Bobby owned and operated Sellers’ Automotive until becoming the service manager at Brumbalow Dodge.
Bobby and Nancy were blessed with two sons, Miles and Kyle. Bobby was actively involved with the Hamilton Little League baseball program for over 30 years. Upon his retirement, he spent the following years playing with his grandchildren, fishing, and being a local handyman with his brother Ted. Bobby was a member of the Hamilton Lion’s Club and volunteered at the community center.
Bobby is survived by his wife Nancy Sellers, Sons Miles (Gina) Sellers of Hamilton, Kyle (Kayla) Sellers of Jonesboro, grandchildren Brendan and Sydney Sellers, twin sister Barbara (John) Opryshek of Hamilton, Brothers Ted (Nancy) Sellers and Stanley (Sharon) Sellers of Hamilton, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, family requests that donations can be made to the Hamilton Public Library, Hamilton High School Band program, or to the Hamilton Lion’s Club.
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