Rev. Harry Russell Sellers, Jr.

Rev. Harry Russell Sellers, Jr., 79, of Hendersonville, died on Friday, November 14, 2014, at the Hospice House of Rutherford Co. A native of Transylvania Co., Rev. Sellers was the son of the late Harry Russell, Sr., and Margaret Pearce Sellers. Rev. Sellers was also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Baker Sellers, who died in 2013. Harry was a retired United Methodist Pastor who served faithfully for over 40 years. Even after retirement, Harry continued to serve and touch countless lives. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran and served in Korea. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, W. Russell and Michele and their children, Luke and Carisa; daughter and son-in-law, Katie Holmes and Richard and their children, Alexandria and Garrett; and a sister, Tina McCarthy, of New York. A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 17, 2014 at 2:00 pm. at Balfour United Methodist Church in Hendersonville with Pastor Deborah Patterson officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the Church. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Balfour United Methodist Church in Hendersonville, 2567 Asheville Highway, Hendersonville, NC 28791. A family service for scattering the ashes will be held later.