Bobby Alvin Sells, Sr., 77, of Crossville, TN passed away on March 12, 2015 at Cookeville Regional Medical Center. Family will receive friends on Saturday, March 14, 2015 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral service will follow at 7:00 pm with Jim Mersereau officiating. Burial will be on Sunday, March 15, 2015 at Smyrna Cemetery in Byrdstown, TN at 3:00 pm. Everyone will meet at the cemetery.

Bobby was born on August 2, 1937 in Byrdstown, TN to Cosby Duco and Ollie Sewell Sells. He served in the United States Navy. Bobby enjoyed going fishing, bowling, and playing fast pitch softball. He also liked playing card games on the computer.

Bobby is survived by sons: Bobby A. Sells, Jr., (Luanne), and Ricky H. Sells (Tammy); daughters: Cynthia Sells, and Shelly Clouse (Rick); grandchildren: Dane, Evan, Zach, Brandi, Brittany, Caleb, Michelle, and Michael; six great grandchildren; brother: Jack Sells; sisters: Thelma Carpenter, Ruth McCampbell, and Carolyn Osborne. He was preceded in death by his parents; Cosby and Ollie Sells; sisters: Charlotte Bertram, Allie Reagan, and Emily Sells; brother: Argyle Sells.