DECEASED:  Mr. Bennie J. Sells age 74 of Livingston, Overton Co., TN passed away on Wednesday morning, July 26, 2023 at his residence.

PERSONAL INFORMATION: Mr. Bennie J. Sells was born in Livingston, Overton Co., TN on Thursday, February 24, 1949 to the late Carl Sells and Sally Vaughn Sells. Bennie was a Pastor of the Shiloh Baptist Church for 42 years. Bennie was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Livingston, and served in the Army. He will be greatly missed by all his family, his church, and his friends.

SURVIVORS: Wife of 54: Carol Sells; Son: Steven and wife Trisha Sells; Daughter: Stephanie and husband David West; 4 Grandchildren: Karlie Riley and husband Austin, Katie Whited and husband Dallas, Brailynn Sells, and Ella Claire Sells; Brother; Doyle Sells; Sisters: Vivian Sells, Sandy Hull and husband Danny; Special Cousin: Kathy Sells; Bennie is also survived by a host nieces, nephews, other family, along with his church family and a host of friends.

PRECEEDED IN DEATH: Mother: Sallie Vaughn Sells; Father: Carl Sells; 2 Granddaughters: Stevie Ann Sells and Callie Jaye Sells; Brother and Sister-In-Law: Carlos and Polly Sells; Sister and Brother-In-Law: Helen and James Smith; Brother-In-Law: James Sells; Nephew: Jimmy Sells.

PALLBEARERS: David West, Austin Riley, Dallas Whited, Randy Phillips, Michael Poston, Jason Poston, Jamie Sells, and Joe Sells.

SERVICES/BURIAL:  Funeral services for Mr. Bennie J. Sells will be held on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at 3 PM from the Chapel of the Hall Funeral Home of Livingston with burial to follow in the Hatcher Cemetery. Family will start receiving friends on Friday evening at 6 PM thru Saturday until service time on Sunday at 3. Masonic Rites will be on Saturday, July 29, 2023. Officiating the service will be Bro. Rick Cross.                     P