Senate Joint Resolution 596 honors the memory of Harold Wayne Sellars, a respected member of the Farragut community who recently passed away. Born on November 16, 1942, in Erwin, Tennessee, Mr. Sellars was the youngest of eight children and was raised with strong values of faith, family, and service. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War and later graduated from East Tennessee State University with a degree in marketing. He had a successful career as an investment advisor and was actively involved in various civic organizations, including the Concord-Farragut Republican Club and the Optimist Club.
Mr. Sellars was married to his childhood sweetheart, Jeanne Evans, for over sixty years and was a devoted family man, taking joy in his grandson's activities and their shared love for University of Tennessee sports. He is remembered for his integrity, compassion, and dedication to both public service and his family. The resolution expresses condolences to his family and reflects on his exemplary character and commitment to living a life of courage and conviction.