Cecil Edward Sellers

He was employed as a civil engineer with the State of Alabama Highway Department and retired after 41 years of service. He served his country faithfully and honorably in the Korean War and retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Army Reserve in 1992. He was a twice-past Master Mason of the Andrew Jackson Lodge #173.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil E and Tessie Garner Sellers, and his brother-in-laws, Alvin Cleo Pierce and Robert Birk.

He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Evelyn Pierce Sellers; his son, James Edward Sellers; his daughter, Katherine Sellers Richert (Robert); four grandchildren, Jordyn Ashley Sellers, Austin Pierce Richert, Arianna Nichole Sellers Harris (Jeffrey), Ian David Richert; two sisters, Lynn Sellers Birk and Sharon Sellers Grasse (Joel); many beloved brother and sister-in-laws, Manning and Valorie Pierce, Douglas and Sandra Pierce, Elizabeth Pierce, Jack Pierce, Billy and Jill Lowery, Steve and Teresa Inabinet; and many special nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held Thursday, October 1, 2015 at Leak-Memory Chapel at 2pm. Visitation will be from 12 to 2pm. Following the chapel service, a graveside service will be held at Greenwood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory to Eastern Hills Baptist Church or your favorite charity. The family would like to thank Charlton Place Nursing Home, Nettie Tolbert and Kimberley Prescott from Home Instead Assisted Living. Online Condolences can be made at www.leak-mc.com