Mr. Earl Walter “Bud” Sell Jr., age 86, of Johnson City, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Hermitage Healthcare of Elizabethton.
Earl was born to the late Earl Sell Sr. and Jeanne Lyle Sell in Johnson City, TN on August 9, 1937.
He was a member of Knob Creek Covenant Brethren Church, a member of the Johnson City Lodge #486 F&AM and the past potentate of the Jericho Shrine Temple. He was a Farmer and Co-Founder of Tri-State Antique Power.
In addition to his parents, Earl was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Alta Lewis Sell; one brother, Jim Sell; one sister, Joan Sell.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughters, Donna Sell of Johnson City and Debbie Sell Barefoot (Phil) of Charlotte, North Carolina; son, Earl Sell III (Lisa) of Johnson City; grandchildren, Morgan Sell Gayler (Ryne), Gavin Sell (Kiana); great-grandchildren, Stella Rain Gayler, Hazel Wren Gayler and Iyla Sell; sister, Nancy Roberts; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor John Swonger, officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM, prior to the service. A Graveside will follow at Fairview Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Phil Barefoot, Gavin Sell, Ryne Gayler, Chris Lewis, Gary Greene, and Dylan Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be Leonard Lewis and Blain Lewis.
Special thanks to Hermitage Health and Rehabilitation Center and Amedysis Hospice for their wonderful care, especially Allie. No one could brighten his day like Allie. Chasity and Daniel were also always by his side, listening to his endless stories about farming.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607; St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105; or Alzheimer’s Association, 322 8th Avenue, 16th floor, New York, NY 10001
12/24/2023
Lynn and Beth Keys
Sorry to hear about your loss, I remember putting up hay for him on my grandmother land. That big International tractor he had. Praying for you all
12/22/2023
Linda - Tri-State Antique Power Association
Donna and family, My sincere sympathy to you during this time of grief in the passing of your Dad. I so enjoyed my visit with Bud when I came to the house to meet both of you. Listening to him talk about his younger years and when he and six other guys got together to establish their own tractor club. It was a pleasure to get to know both of you. Take care.
12/22/2023
CRYSTAL ANDERSON
Donna sorry for your loss.
So sorry for your loss. Praying for you all during this difficult time.
Debbie and Family, I am so sorry to hear of your sweet Dad. I know he will be missed, and you have so many memories to hold in your heart. May God bless you and your family at this time. With Love Dear Friend.
12/21/2023
Kyleen Chinouth Kelly
Dear Sell Family,
The Kyle and Sue Chinouth families go a long way back on Knob Creek Road. Bud was always ready to help and we have pleasant memories of him and the entire Sells families. Please accept our deepest sympathies in his death. May precious memories give you peace and comfort.
12/21/2023
Diana Gale Shipley Loyd
Donna,Debbie,Earl and Nancy,
I’m so sorry to learn of Bud’s passing. The Sell family and Shipley family were friends as long as I can remember. Bud was a caring person, always ready to help. It didn’t matter what time of the day he was asked, he would be there. He and my brother, Dan Shipley were best of friends. Both of them have left us in 2023. My prayers are with each of you. Diana Gale
12/21/2023
Gippy and Kathy
We are so sorry about Buds passing. Prayers for your family.
12/21/2023
Jame Adams Freeman
Debbie Donna Earl Sorry to hear about your Daddy I loved coming to your house and playing and remember getting chased back to the car from your St. Bernards when Daddy would drop me off. Love you all
