Calvin Collis "CC" Sellers, Jr.

Calvin Collis Sellers Jr. “CC” (Betsy) of Tallahassee went to be with the Lord on August 6th, 2024. CC was born on September 29, 1939, and was the son of Calvin Sellers Sr. and Mary Pichard Sellers. Raised on a dairy farm with his three brothers, Ernest (Norma), Claude (Linda) and John Frank, CC learned the value of a strong work ethic at an early age. He attended Leon High School and later went on to graduate from The Florida State University in 1963 with a degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management while at the same time serving in the Coast Guard reserve. The prior year he married Sharon Guerry with whom they had two boys Bruce (Coleen) and Trae (Rachel). CC had four grandchildren: Austin (Emily), Lauren, Ryan (Elizabeth) and Stephanie. As a beloved father and grandfather, CC’s primary goal in life was to make a better life for his family. To that end he made many sacrifices and was extremely supportive of his family. He always took the time to be there for his sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren and would regularly reach out to them if he had not spoken recently in order to stay abreast of the developments in their lives. He was always there to be a mentor and offer sound words of advice when needed or to just listen if that was what the situation called for. He was a selfless and caring father and grandfather all the way to the end, and he exemplified that in his last days. CC had a distinguished career in the citrus industry for over 30 years holding several executive level positions: Lykes Pasco (Regional Sales Director), Adams Packing (National Sales Director), Orange Co. (Chief Operating Officer) and Berry Citrus (Executive Vice President and Board Member). His proudest achievement was the citrus company that he founded and built, Premium Juices of Florida. His love for golf and the city of Tallahassee brought him back home when he acquired Golden Eagle Country Club in 1995. For the last 29 years his passion for Golden Eagle could be seen in his continued involvement in the oversight of the club and most recently in the renovation of all greens and sand traps last year, of which at the age of 83, he oversaw on a daily basis throughout the project. Services will be held on Saturday, August 17th at 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church of Tallahassee located at 108 West College Ave, Tallahassee, FL. Following the services a reception will be held at the Golden Eagle Country Club located at 3700 Golden Eagle Drive, Tallahassee, FL. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org), or Mercy Ships (Mercyships.org).and to Big Bend Hospice (bigbendhospice.org). Dayne Parker of Bevis Funeral Home (850-385-2193 or www.bevisfh.com) is assisting the Sellers family with their arrangements.

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Calvin Collis "CC" Sellers, Jr.

September 29, 1939 - August 6, 2024