Alan Lee Sellers

On December 15th, 2018 Alan Lee Sellers left to be with God after an 11 year battle with COPD. Alan passed away at his home surrounded by his family following a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Sherri Hensley Sellers whom he married in June 1976 and three sons, Kris (Mary Ann) of Middletown, VA , Justin of Manassas, VA and Zach (Megan) of Culpeper, VA and his faithful dog, Lexi. Also surviving are his mother, Pearline Lam Sellers, formerly of Elkton, VA and his sisters, Diane Dull (Dennis) of Verona, VA and Denise Housh (Craig) of Surfside Beach, SC and mother-in-law, Virginia Helfman of Manassas. He was preceded in death by his father Norman Sellers. Alan was born in Harrisonburg, VA, a 1971 graduate of Elkton High where he participated in football, basketball and track. He served in the U S Army for 3 years receiving an honorable discharge. Alan worked as a welder/steamfitter for Steamfitters Local 602. He worked for B. R. and O. Welding early in his career, later working for American Combustion, Welch and Rushe, Dominion Mechanical and W E Bowers, Inc., retiring from W E Bowers, Inc. Alan also leaves behind 10 grandchildren: Hunter, Brennan, Kevin, Ethan, Savannah, Lily, Logan, Austin, Paige and Ryder. He also leaves a nephew and three nieces. Alan enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson Fat Boy, coaching his son’s football teams and serving as Territory Rep for a season for GMFL. He liked watching football and was a Chicago Bears fan. He also enjoyed fishing with his family, going to see Kris run his racecar, an unforgettable ride on his Sea Doo on the Shenandoah River and seeing his grandson play football until his health prevented him from doing these things. Alan had a great sense of humor. Alan was a good husband, father, Grandfather, son, and brother. He was a hard worker who always provided for his family and took great pride in his sons’ accomplishments and will be greatly missed by his entire family. The family would like to thank Bob Jeffries, Emily Phelps, special people at Capital Caring Hospice for the care they provided to Alan. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at 2:00 PM at Pierce Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Capital Caring Hospice or the American Lung Association.

Alan Lee Sellers

February 3, 1953 - December 15, 2018