James Earl Sellers

James Earl "Jim the Woodman" Sellers, 88, of Waterloo, IL, died February 14, 2025, at Memorial Hospital in Belleville, IL surrounded by his family. He was born September 20, 1936, in Goodland, MO.

He is survived by his fiance of 23 years Carla Johnson; children Michael (Elizabeth) Sellers, Danny (Teresa) Sellers, Judy (Perry) Thielemann, and Julie (Jeffrey) Walla; 19 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren; siblings, nieces; nephews; and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his son James Ray Sellers; former wife and mother of his children Erma Sellers; grandson Jeffery Lively; his parents James Nathan and Gracie Gladeen Sellers; brothers Fred and Gary Sellers; and sister Ula Meyers.

Jim was an avid fisherman and hunter.

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Family wishes

A Celebration of Life and graveside services at Waterloo Cemetery will be held at a later date.