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Celebrating the life of

James Harrison "Harris" Sellers, Jr.

December 16, 1955 - May 09, 2008

James Harrison

James Harrison "Harris" Sellers, Jr., 52, died May 9, 2008 at his residence. He was born in Savannah, son of Rosetta Davis Edwards Sellers and the late James Harrison Sellers, Sr. He was reared in Southeast Asia. Harris was a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University with a degree in sociology and worked many years in the hospitality industry and later attended Armstrong State Atlantic University receiving a degree in education. He worked for many years as a substitute teacher with the Savannah-Chatham County Board of Education.

Surviving are his mother, Rosetta E. Sellers of Savannah; brother, Brent D. Edwards of Deerfield Beach, FL; sister, Marie Sellers Burke and her husband, Tim of Savannah; nephew, Tyson S. Lemka of Savannah; cousins, Marilyn Sickle Smith of Savannah and Michelle Vine and her husband, Barry of Savannah.

Visitation: 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.

Burial will be private.

Remembrances: American Lung Association, 6606 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31405.

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Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel

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As a part of the faculty and staff of Sol C. Johnson High School I want to express my sincere condolences for your lost. I want to let you know that we will miss Mr. Sellers here at Johnson High School.

- Dr. Gertrude Robinson, Savannah, GA

On behalf of the Armstrong Atlantic State University Alumni Association, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. May it comfort you to know others are thinking of you at this difficult time.

- Beth Crovatt, Savannah, GA

Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

- Myrna & Marvin Doerfler, Savannah, GA

Rosetta and family, A Bridge Called Love, author unknown It takes us back to brighter years, to happier sunlit days, and to precious moments that will be with us always. And these fond recollections are treasured in the heart to bring us always close to those from whom we had to part. There is a bridge of memories from earth to Heaven above... It keeps our dear ones near us It's the bridge that we call love. May your fond memories of Harris keep him close always. My sincere sympathy on your loss.

- Sylvia Flynn, Savannah, GA

Dear Miss Rosetta, Brent, Marie, Tyson, and Tim, Fond memories of Harris will always grace our tresured recollections. He will be remembered for his passionate personality and wonderful sense of humor. As one of our favorite traveling companions we know he will continue to be with us always. We know the loss is great, but we are here for any of you whenever you need us. Please know we love each of you and will continue to provide comfort and support wherever we can. Love and God's Blessings to each of you, Jill and Mark

- Jill Lepo-Wieniewitz, Savannah, GA

The Rose Beyond the Wall Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God's free light, Watered and fed by the morning dew, Shedding it's sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength With never a thought of fear or pride, It followed the light through the crevice's length And unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the dew, the broadening view Were found the same as they were before, And it lost itself in beauties new, Breathing it's fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve And make our courage faint and fall? Nay! Let us faith and hope receive-- The rose still grows beyond the wall, Scattering fragrance far and wide Just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the other side, Just as it will forevermore. ~ A. L. Frink ~ Rosetta and family, You're in my thoughts and prayers. . . .'the rose still grows beyond the wall'. . .

- Sue Schrot, Savannah, GA

As a part of the faculty and staff of Sol C. Johnson High School I want to express my sincere condolences for your lost. I want to let you know that we will miss Mr. Sellers here at Johnson High School.

- Dr. Gertrude Robinson, Savannah, GA

On behalf of the Armstrong Atlantic State University Alumni Association, I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. May it comfort you to know others are thinking of you at this difficult time.

- Beth Crovatt, Savannah, GA

Our prayers are with you at this difficult time.

- Myrna & Marvin Doerfler, Savannah, GA

Rosetta and family, A Bridge Called Love, author unknown It takes us back to brighter years, to happier sunlit days, and to precious moments that will be with us always. And these fond recollections are treasured in the heart to bring us always close to those from whom we had to part. There is a bridge of memories from earth to Heaven above... It keeps our dear ones near us It's the bridge that we call love. May your fond memories of Harris keep him close always. My sincere sympathy on your loss.

- Sylvia Flynn, Savannah, GA

Dear Miss Rosetta, Brent, Marie, Tyson, and Tim, Fond memories of Harris will always grace our tresured recollections. He will be remembered for his passionate personality and wonderful sense of humor. As one of our favorite traveling companions we know he will continue to be with us always. We know the loss is great, but we are here for any of you whenever you need us. Please know we love each of you and will continue to provide comfort and support wherever we can. Love and God's Blessings to each of you, Jill and Mark

- Jill Lepo-Wieniewitz, Savannah, GA

The Rose Beyond the Wall Near a shady wall a rose once grew, Budded and blossomed in God's free light, Watered and fed by the morning dew, Shedding it's sweetness day and night. As it grew and blossomed fair and tall, Slowly rising to loftier height, It came to a crevice in the wall Through which there shone a beam of light. Onward it crept with added strength With never a thought of fear or pride, It followed the light through the crevice's length And unfolded itself on the other side. The light, the dew, the broadening view Were found the same as they were before, And it lost itself in beauties new, Breathing it's fragrance more and more. Shall claim of death cause us to grieve And make our courage faint and fall? Nay! Let us faith and hope receive-- The rose still grows beyond the wall, Scattering fragrance far and wide Just as it did in days of yore, Just as it did on the other side, Just as it will forevermore. ~ A. L. Frink ~ Rosetta and family, You're in my thoughts and prayers. . . .'the rose still grows beyond the wall'. . .

- Sue Schrot, Savannah, GA

Services under the direction of:

Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200