Sellers, Roger Lewis

Friday, October 12, 2012

Roger Lewis Sellers, 68, died peacefully at his home after a long and valiant battle with pancreatic cancer early Tuesday morning, October 9, 2012, surrounded by his loving family.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 20, from 1-8 p.m., at 694 Tunnel Hill Road. Abiding by his wishes, there will be no visitation.

Arrangements are by Wilson Funeral Home Wallis-Stewart Chapel Ringgold.

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Sharp, Wheeler Estel

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