Otis Sellars

Otis Sellars

Male 1932 - 2020  (88 years)

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  • Name Otis Sellars 
    Birth 11 Jan 1932  Caswell County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Death 9 Oct 2020  Burlington, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • BURLINGTON-Mr. Otis Sellars, 88, of 4836 Widow Foster Rd, quietly passed away while surrounded by his family at his residence.

      Born in Caswell County, he was the son of George "Buck" Sellars and Clara Trollinger Sellars, both deceased and the husband of Jearlene Hurdle Sellars, who survives. Otis was also predeceased by a son, Dennis Sellars, two sisters, Gladys Juanita Sellars and Margie Sellars Ireland; and seven brothers, Claude, Curtis, Elijah, George "Duke," John, Herman and James "June" Sellars.

      In addition to his wife of the home, Otis is survived by one daughter, Debra S. Patrick (Tracy) of Burlington; one son, Otis Daniel Sellars of Burlington; one sister, Verilea Williamson (Elijah) of Burlington; five grandchildren, Christopher Ratliff, Christina Ratliff, Joshua Sellars, Taylor Patrick and Tayanna Patrick; a host of great grandchildren, great-great grandchildren and great-great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

      Mr. Sellars' homegoing celebration will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2020 at 12:30 pm at Alamance Funeral Service with Pastor David P. Lowe officiating and Pastor Emeritus James Swain, Jr. performing the eulogy. Burial will follow in Stoney Creek AME Church cemetery.

      Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, social distancing will be observed with a limited amount in attendance. The family will receive friends thirty minutes prior to Mr. Sellars' funeral service in the chapel and all other times, at the home.

      You may watch Mr. Sellars' homegoing service via live streaming on Facebook at Alamance Funeral Service, LLC web page.

      Public viewing will be held Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 at the funeral home from 1:00-8:00pm.

      Online condolences may be made at alamancefuneralservice.org.

      Alamance Funeral Service has the honor of serving the Sellars family.
    Person ID I14002  Drollinger Genealogy
    Last Modified 12 Oct 2020 

    Father George Lester Sellars,   b. 1894   d. 18 Jan 1977, Durham, Durham, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 83 years) 
    Mother Clara Trollinger,   b. 25 Oct 1901, Stoney Creek, Caswell, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 15 Nov 1951, Caswell County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 50 years) 
    Family ID F9136  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Jearline Hurdle,   b. Abt 1936 
    Marriage 29 Oct 1954  Alamance County, NC Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • North Carolina, Marriage Records
      Name: Otis Sellars
      Gender: Male
      Race: Colored (Black)
      Age: 20
      Birth Year: abt 1934
      Marriage Date: 29 Oct 1954
      Marriage Place: Alamance, North Carolina, USA
      Father: George Sellars
      Mother: Clara Sellars
      Spouse: Jearline Hurdle
      Spouse Gender: Female
      Spouse Race: Colored (Black)
      Spouse Age: 18
      Spouse Father: Walter Hurdle
      Spouse Mother: Ella Hurdle
      Event Type: Marriage
    Children 
     1. Dennis "Brown" Sellars,   b. 26 Dec 1956, Burlington, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 2 Oct 2017, Burlington, Alamance, NC Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 60 years)
     2. Debra Ann Sellars
     3. Otis Daniel Sellars
    Family ID F5716  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 24 Feb 2024 

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    Link to Google MapsBirth - 11 Jan 1932 - Caswell County, NC Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsMarriage - 29 Oct 1954 - Alamance County, NC Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsDeath - 9 Oct 2020 - Burlington, Alamance, NC Link to Google Earth
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    1940 United States Federal Census