"I miss you around Swallow Robin and Gary must have been a special man to have you for a wife. I'll keep you in my prayers and may God bless and encourage you."
Gary A. Sells, 67, passed away unexpectedly at 1:51 p.m. Wednesday at Ball Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wheeling, Delaware County, the son of the late Randall and Eva Kathleen (Dickerson) Sells. Gary was a 1960 graduate of Jefferson High School. He married Bobby (Rhinehart) on August 22, 1963 in Matthews. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with family and friends. He attended Epworth United Methodist Church, Matthews. Prior to his disability he was employed as a bridge foreman with the Grant County Highway Department for 20 years. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Bobby; two daughters, Barbara (Donald) Ash, Rhonda (Jerry) Logan; a brother, Jim (Pat) Sells, all of Upland; two sisters, Wilma Glass, Gaston, Theresa (David) Shanks, Matthews; four grandchildren, Keona and Donnie Ash, and Holly and Gary Miller; several nieces and nephews. Service: 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 2009, Jones-Smith Funeral Home, Upland Indiana Officiating: Rev. Jan Bunch, Rev. Jim Miller Pall Bearers: Don Ash, Jerry Logan, Gary Miller, Dustin Parkison, Mike Cain, Greg Sells Interment: Matthews Cemetery, Matthews, Indiana Visitation: Friday 2-4, 6-8 p.m. Jones-Smith Funeral Home, 259 N. Main St., Upland, In 46989
"I miss you around Swallow Robin and Gary must have been a special man to have you for a wife. I'll keep you in my prayers and may God bless and encourage you."
"So sorry to hear of Gary's death. John & I were out of town when we heard the sad news. We will be thinking of all of you in the days to come...know that God is there to comfort and to heal. Love, John & Arlene Clester"
"Our Prayers are with you all. May GOD bless you and be with you in your time of need."
"Dear Bobbi Jo, I am so sorry! I am praying that God keeps you close to His heart during this time! You are dearly loved and prayed for often!"
"Bobby,Barb,Rhonda, I wanted to let you know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time, and you have my deepest sympathy. Gary was a good man and will surely be missed by many."
"Bobby Jo, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. You have my deepest sympathies. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers."
"Rhonda, Sorry to hear about your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. Julie Snyder"
"Bobbi, I am so saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are always in my thoughts and my prayers."
"Bobbie Jo, and family, I just wanted to let you know how very sorry I am and that you are in my prayers. May God bless you and help you during this difficult time. May you and your family find comfort in God and friends . your friend , Barb R- coworker at Taylor."
"Bobby Jo, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. I'll be praying for you!"
"Bobby Jo, You are in my thoughts and prayers."