James (Jim) William Sellers
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James (Jim) William Sellers, age 68, of Washington, Missouri passed away unexpectedly October 22nd, 2026 in Overland Park, Kansas.
Jim was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on May 17th, 1958 at St. Luke’s hospital to parents William and Bernice Sellers. The family relocated to Atchison, Kansas where he graduated from Atchison High School in 1976. Jim attended Kansas State University where he graduated with Industrial Engineering and Business degrees in 1981. He started his career with Square D in Lincoln, Nebraska. Jim held several different positions throughout his career before retiring from WEG Transformers in September of this year.
Jim married the love of his life Carolyn Jones on May 22nd, 1993. They were blessed with a son, Parker James Sellers, in 1998. Jim loved spending time and traveling with his family. He enjoyed visiting Disney World, RunDisney races, being an avid Lego builder, sports (both watching and participating) and gardening. He always brought a bright smile to those he met with his quick wit and humor.
He was proceeded in death by his parents, William James Sellers and Bernice Elizabeth Grotheer-Sellers and his sister-in-law, Ellen Marie Jones. He is survived by his wife Carolyn Jones-Sellers and their son Parker James Sellers. Also, his sisters Janice Sellers and Judy Sellers-Green (David), brother-in-law John Jones (Barbara), sister-in-law Susan Higley (Paul), nephews Justin Higley (Corey) and Will Green (Kailey), and niece Ellie Montgomery (Nick).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to JDRF in his honor.
I am so saddened by this news! Jim and I were good college friends and kept in touch through the years. Carolyn and Parker you’re in my prayers. The world is less bright without Jim in it.
I am so sad to hear this. Jim was a wonderful man and friend. My heart goes out to Carolyn and Parker
Carolyn,
Paul and I are truly devastated and heartbroken to hear this. He was such a wonderful person. Please let me know if there is anything we can help you and Parker with. We miss you so much. Love you with all of our hearts ❤️
Carolyn, I’m so very sorry to hear this. I’m devastated for you and Parker. Please know you’re in my prayers and I will always be grateful for being able to meet you at your wedding and see how happy Jimmy was to marry the perfect woman for him. He was an amazing friend and will be missed. 😢 Dina
Jim was a great listener and good mentor to many of us at K State in the Moore Hall dormitory. Great taste in music too.
Jim and I played trumpet together in HighSchool. So many fond memories. So sad to hear of his passing. Praying that God wraps your family in love and comfort during this challenging time.
A wonderful, sweet man that always had a smile for anyone to see.. Glad I knew him!!
So sorry to hear about your loss ❤️
So sorry to hear of that Jim had passed away. We were friends in High School in Atchison. My prayers are with you.