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Bobbie Keith "Rody" Sellers

July 28, 1931 — April 21, 2024

Kings Mountain, NC

DATELINE:  KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA Bobbie Keith Sellers

Bobbie Keith Sellers, 92, of Kings Mountain, NC, passed away on April 21, 2024 at Peak Resources in Gastonia, NC. He was born in Cleveland County, NC, son of the late George and Grace McDaniel Sellers and was preceded in death by his son Bobbie Keith Sellers II. Bobbie, affectionately known by "Rody" was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church, Kings Mountain. Rody served his country honorably for 4 years in the Air Force as a radar operator during the Korean War where he was awarded numerous medal and awards. He then enlisted in the US Army, where he served for 16 years, operating as a medic and earning the rank of Master Sergeant. He served bravely in the Vietnam War where he was awarded even more medals and awards including the Bronze Star and the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry. After his military service, Rody worked for the City of Kings Mountain for a number of years as a supervisor in the Gas Department. He enjoyed being outdoors and loved working on his lawn. Rody also enjoyed golfing in his early years and was a devout reader of the Bible. He was a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather. His kindness, generosity, and sweet and loving spirit have left a lasting impression on everyone who knew Rody.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 70 years: Billie Hutto Sellers Daughter: Prissy Townend and husband Jeff Grandson: John Keith Hollis Sister: Gail Dixon Numerous nieces and nephews

GRAVESIDE SERVICE: Friday, April 26, 2024 at 2:00 PM at Mountain Rest Cemetery with Brother Chip Sloan officiating

VISITATION: The family will speak with attendees immediately following the service at the cemetery

INTERMENT: Mountain Rest Cemetery

MEMORIALS: Memorials in Rody's memory may be made to First Baptist Church of Kings Mountain at 605 W. King St., Kings Mountain, NC 28086

GUEST REGISTER AVAILABLE AT WWW.HARRISFUNERALS.COM ARRANGEMENTS:  HARRIS FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, KINGS MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLINA

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