Sam Sellers
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Sam Sellers, 59, Lee’s Summit, MO passed away Thursday, October 29, 2009 at his home. Memorial services will be held 2PM, Sunday, November 15, 2009 at the VFW in downtown Lee’s Summit. Friends may call on his family from 1-2PM prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke’s Hospice or VFW Post 5198 in Lee’s Summit, MO.
Sam was born September 8, 1950 in Kansas City, MO and lived most of his life in Lee’s Summit, MO. He was a 1969 graduate of Lee’s Summit High School. He joined the Navy in July 1970, where he served 4 years and was decorated with the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with one bronze star, and a Combat Action Ribbon.
In 1984, he went to work for DFAS Kansas City, where he was employed for 23 years until his retirement October 31, 2007. He never knew a stranger and there were only friends he hadn’t yet met. Sam also had a love for Harley-Davidson Motorcycles. He made two trips to Sturgis, SD.
He is preceded in death by; father, John W. Sellers, Jr and mother, Dorothy E. Sellers. Sam is survived by; daughters, Nichole Horner & Elise Brinton; grandchildren, Olivia & Landen Horner, Logan & Ethan Brinton; honorary brother, Steve Hoots & Hank Clayton; and many, many friends. (arr. Heartland Cremation & Burial Society, 816-313-1677)
I will always and forever love and miss you. I am very proud to be part of your family and know that every year I could expect numerous phone calls, emails and text messages on my birthday. They won’t be the same without you.You were taken to soon but can now rest easy and be pain free. R.I.P (Ride in Peace) Love you #5
You will be missed my friend!
Sam you will be missed. Will never forget our “bike” talks. Ride On.
Sam,
You, without a doubt, are one of the most energetic individuals I’ve ever met. It truly saddens me to know that I didn’t get to say farewell to you, and tell you how much I love you. You will be so deeply missed and I thank God that She loves me so much that She blessed me with meeting and getting to know such a wonderful guy. You’re free and joyous now and that is all that really matters. I’ll see you in time precious friend.
Joc
Sam it was truly a great honor and pleasure to have you as a friend. I will always remember you for your Holloween costumes and suprises you always had in store for all of us on a day to day basis. You will be missed but know that your presense on this earth was a joy.
Hey, Sam… I always love you. I am grateful to you for befriending me since I first met you at DFAS in 1989. You were very good in being capable to converse with me about anything in sign language. My hat off to you… My deep sympathy to Nichole and Elise. See you again when we all reunite by crossing over. Miss you.
Sam, you are a unique individual and will be missed by many! Wishing you clear skies and following seas.
Nicole and Elise, no one will miss Sam more than you. But we will all miss him. He was a great man and wonderful friend. I loved him dearly and feel his lose in my heart. May God watch over you all as he takes Sam home.
I worked with Sam at DFAS since 1987.I remember Sam as fun-loving and full of life. He would always be smiling and have a joke or story to tell. You will truly be missed. RIP my friend.
I will miss your friendly smile and running into you at different places around town and always knowing you have time to chat. God Bless You!
Sam, You are one of a kind. I don’t know anyone else with the warmth, cheer, thoughtfulness,gentleness and all around
decency that you have. I miss our chats, so save some
stories for me when,
the good Lord willing, I get to see you again.
It’s true Sam never met a stranger. He was a friend to all and will be greatly missed.
Nicole & Elise, I hope you find your own happiness and purpose as your father did. He was a delight to be around, and I never saw a better Willie Nelson. Enjoy the ride, as he did.
Nicole and Elise, your dad was a super person, and a good man. He was loved by many and will be missed by all who knew him. Take comfort in knowing how we all loved him.
Elise and Nicole Sam will be missed not only by you and your children but everyone else that came in contact with him. May God be with you and your family.
Elise and Nicole Sam will be missed not only by you and your children but everyone else that came in contact with him. May God be with you and your family.
Sam was a very friendly person, kind warm hearted and he never meet a stranger not for long any way. Sam I will miss you hug when you would come in Wal-Mart. Sam and I would have long conversations, I would forget I was assisiting customers. Sam was a dear friend to all and was loved by many. May God give your family peace and my condolences to you and your family. Sam you don’t have to suffer and more.
Nicole and Elise, your father was a great person. Sam, I will miss those hugs that you gave me when every you came to wal-mart. Sam, never meet a stranger not for long. He loved to talk and tell stories. Sam and I would get into conversations at the store I would forget I was assisting a customer. May God Bless you with strength and my condolenses to you and your family. Sam was a great man.
I only met Sam once at my son Steve’s house and liked him ver much. Seve had kept me up to date on his illness and I hope he liked the cards I sent him. I know he will be greatly missed by all.
Nicole & Elise, you dad was one of a kind. He always had a smile an hug for everyone he knew. He will forever be with you guys. His girls and grandkids were the joy of his life.
Sam, you were a special friend whom I will miss for the rest of my life. You always called me your married girlfriend, my husband got a kick out of that. May you soar with the eagles and rest at the hand of God. I love you
Sam, we were brother veterans, we were brother bikers and we will always be brothers of the heart. I will miss you greatly.
Fair winds and calm seas.
Pack light and ride hard.
Sam, we were brother veterans, we were brother bikers and we will always be brothers of the heart. I will miss you greatly.
Fair winds and calm seas.
Pack light and ride hard.
Sam, you are a one of a kind guy and you are missed already. I had the privilege of working with Sam the last year he was at DFAS, but knew him for a long time. I’m so sorry girls and grandchildren for your loss. I’m the one who took all those pictures at his retirement.
Sam,
Thanks for being my friend. I’ll always treasure the times we met up at Gail’s & the times we got to go riding. You will be truly missed. I love you Sam. Ride Safe above the clouds.
sis and sissy im soo sorry and i love you with all of my heart. you know mom and dad are up there havin a good ol time. As all three of us have hurd “he is in a better place now. you can always count on me to be there for you. sammm was a very amazing person and one thing i know for sure is he is watching you right now saying look at my beautiful girls. love you soo much sam RIP.
Sam, it was always nice to see you walking the halls at DFAS, and chatting with you occasionally. Deepest sympathy goes out to the family.
Happy birthday, Sam. I miss you.
Happy birthday, Sam. I miss you.
Sam, I know you’re making new friends and getting your wings as we speak. Love ya.
Sam I’m going to miss you. I’ve known you all my life as my neighbor (across the street) and always my friend. I think of you every September 8th as we shared our birthday too. Nicole and Elise your dad was a great guy (nothing new to you) and was loved by all. Your dad loved you both very much.
I worked with Sam at DFAS since 1986. You will greatly be missed.My prayers are with the girls and grandkids, who he was always so proud of. I will miss you greatly.
daddy i love you and i miss you very much. I am only happy knowing that one day i will see you again. say hi to mom for me. I love you. olivia and landen say hi and love you apah! 3.
Girls, I’m so sorry for your loss. Your dad was a wonderful person and a good friend. My love always
Girls, our love for you will always be here. Remember that as a family we will remain strong as your mom and dad are counting on us to be there to watch over all of you here. Your dad always remained our brother inlaw, it was great that he and Kellie remained close even after they went thier own ways. Your dad and all his stories and life experiences were always a joy to here at all the family functions. He will be missed by all. We love you Sam, give hugs to all we have lost as you pass thru the pearly gates, Don’t forget to send us signs that you have joined us for coffee. As we all know so well that the horable pain you had been going thru is now over. love always.
We will always remember the first time we met Sam riding his bicycle at the intersection of Kay and Carroll Drive with the girls
We miss you very much
Sam…you will truly be missed…you will always have a place in my heart!!! 🙂 You were truly a fantabulous person and I am very sorry I didn’t get to see you and say goodbye!!! 🙂
I’ll see you later Sam. I’m in no rush mind you, but when I get there you’d better have a drink waiting. In the meantime keep an eye on all of us poor sods while we try to find the road you’ve already taken.
Sam, it was heart breaking to hear that you had left this world. I never got to say goodbye, but I know you are in a better place and spending time with those that you have lost. We will all miss you greatly, I can honestly say you are my favorite uncle, and always will be. We love you Sam!
Sam, I thank God that I was able to talk to you just a couple of days before you left us and am still in shock that you’re no longer here. I love you and will truly miss you. I’ll especially miss our conversations, joke emails, text and instant messages and…….smokin’ cherry flavored cigars at bike night! What fun we had! Nicole & Elise – I think everyone at the Bannister Complex knew Sam. He will truly be missed by all! Your dad loved you both dearly. You were his entire world!
Im so sorry to hear you are gone. I worked with Sam at DFAS. he was such a nice person and a friend. he helped me move into my apartment after Gary died. Ill never forget him for that. you will be missed by many. God speed.
Sam was one of a kind and a friend to all. His wit, humor, and unique personality are greatly missed by all who knew him. Sam was a friend to everyone he ever met. May God Bless Sam and his family.
My condolences to the Seller Family.
It has been so sad to think that Sam is no longer with us, to share in our joys and sorrows but now we know he is in restful pease. We love you Sam and deeply miss miss you and your crazy antics. PS the fries are almost done, as you requested.
Sam you will be missed. I always remember you from when the girls and i were little and i was always down at your house playing.Girls im so sorry to hear about your dad and my prayers are with you!
Sam you will be missed. I always remember you from when the girls and i were little and i was always down at your house playing.Girls im so sorry to hear about your dad and my prayers are with you!
To the daughters of Sam Sellers: I just wanted to share with you, your dad was so proud of you two and the grand-kids. He was especially proud of the grand-kids and everytime they (daughers and grand-kids) came to DFAS he made sure to take you all around. Everyone knew Sam and this is how we will remember him, friendly, proud of his daughters and grand-kids and most of all never knew a stranger. I will never forget the oreo cookie story filled with toothpaste that he always made me laugh at. Be blessed!
You will be in my thoughts always…I know you’re dancing in heaven with my beautiful Sis, your Mom and Dad and all the other Sellers clan and family and friends who were there to meet you.