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Obituary for ROBERT PERKINS SELLMAN
Robert Perkins Sellman was the sixth of seven children born to the late Robert and Mary Gray Sellman on January 28, 1932 in Drury, Maryland. He was known to many as Younggie. He received his wings peacefully at home with his family. At the blessed age of 88 he preceeded in death his siblings: Hillary Owens Sr., Florence Dorsey, Ruth Smith, Ashby Sellman, Dorothy Allen and Granville Sellman.
In 1953, he married the love of his life, Clarice Franklin and from this union were 5 children. He was employed at the State Highway Administration in Upper Marlboro, Maryland for 28 years before retiring. Younggie loved westerns, joking, reading, singing and gospel music. He loved guitars and planned to self-teach on the one he received for his birthday.
He was a member of Ebenezer AME Church in Galesville, Maryland for over 20 years and sang faithfully 17 years on the Ebenezer's Male Choir that he loved immensely. In 2007, he received a Governor's Citation for this dedication and commitment to the citizens of the State of Maryland.
He leaves to cherish his memories of 66 years his devoted wife Clarice; four daughters: Gail Wallace (deceased Francis), Ra'Mona Sellman, Tunion Sellman, Natasha Easton (Troy) and one son Pasquale Sellman (Tawana). Five grandchildren: Tamon Wallace, Sr (Pauiette), Detoine Wallace, John Gray, Jeari Townsend and Trayton Easton. Devoted friends Daniel Easton and William Jackson, Jr and three adopted daughters Mary Brookins, LaSharn Easley and Lillian McKinzie.
