STE. GENEVIEVE MO (WGN)- Dale Edwards Sellers was healed of cancer and fell asleep in Jesus Saturday, September 8, 2007, at age 59.

Funeral services were held Monday, September 10 at 2 p.m., at Basler Funeral Home. Burial was in Painter Cemetery in French Village, Mo.

Dale was born December 22, 1947, in Huntingdon, Tenn., a son to David Hugo Sellers and Myrtle Faye Sellers.

He was a devoted husband and ministry companion to Priscilla (Walk) Sellers who survives in Ste. Genevieve.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons and two daughters: Matthew Sellers and his wife Belinda of Albuqurque, N.M., Holly (Mrs. John) Flickinger of French Village, Mo., Hope (Mrs. Christopher) Stringham of Albuquerque, N.M., and Sean Sellers of Ste. Genevieve.

He was a father figure to Archie Abejaron and Rosalie Shady from the Philippines.

Dale was a cherished grandfather to Mahalia Sellers and was excited to be a grandfather to three more in the spring of 2008.

In addition to his immediate family, Dale was a dear brother to Karen (Mrs. Wayne) Wilson of Bonneville, Miss., Linda (Mrs. Eddie) Sayle of Memphis, Tenn., David Sellers and his wife Donna of Huntsville, La., and Barry Sellers and his wife Rea of Florence, Ala.

Dale, God’s holy servant, was a preacher and missionary who wholeheartedly served the Lord’s family both stateside and in the Philippines for over 35 years.

In lieu of flowers, contributions to defray funeral expenses are appreciated and may be sent to Oak Hill Chapel, 9153 Hwy D, French Village, MO 63036.

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