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Garland Sellers
<p>Garland Sellers, 85 </p><p><br></p><p>Garland Sellers, 85 of Ashland passed away early Saturday morning, February 15, 2025 in University Hospital, Samaritan Medical Center.</p><p><br></p><p>He was born on January 28, 1940 in Southport, North Carolina the son of the late Odell Yates and Sarah (nee Hewett) Sellers. Growing up, he was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church. Garland graduated from Shallotte High School, Class of 1958. Following high school, he proudly served in the North Carolina National Guard. </p><p><br></p><p> A boy from North Carolina and a girl from Ohio met by God’s providence when they were 16. Garland married the former Charlotte Keylor on November 19, 1960.</p><p><br></p><p>Garland retired in 2003 after more than 25 years from Custom Hoist in Hayesville and was previously employed as a truck driver in his earlier years. </p><p><br></p><p>He enjoyed woodworking and was like a jack of all trades. You would often find Garland taking time out of his day to feed both birds and squirrels. </p><p><br></p><p>Garland is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Mrs. Charlotte Sellers of Ashland; his children, Amy (Dan) Long, Katie (Jared) Smeltzer, and Rob (Carolyn) Sellers; grandchildren, Zach (Lindsay) Long, Taylor Long, Evan (Kris Fife) Long, Will Long, and Jack (Aubri) Smeltzer; great grandchildren, Colin, Natalie, and Rory Long; and one expected great granddaughter, Maisie Elizabeth, due on Friday.</p><p><br></p><p>In addition to his parents, Garland is preceded in death by his six sisters, Edith Chadwick, Elva Gray Crawford, Nellie Sue Creech, Annie “Ruth” Bracken, Betty Ann Sellers, and Berta Barnes; and two brothers, Quentin “Bob” and Stacy Sellers.</p><p><br></p><p>Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. in the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin McClain and Pastor Jared Smeltzer presiding. Friends and family may visit prior to the service from 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the funeral home. A private family interment will be on Friday, February 21, 2025 in the Ashland Cemetery.</p><p><br></p><p>In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, Radio Program, 508 Center Street, Ashland, Ohio 44805.</p><p><br></p><p>For those who may not be able to attend, online condolences may be shared on the funeral home’s website at denbowfh.com.</p><p><br></p><p>Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home & Crematory is handling the arrangements.</p>January 28, 1940 - February 15, 202501/28/194002/15/2025
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