Dr. WILMER J. SELL PASSED AWAY FEB. 2
Dr. Wilmer J. Sell, longtime prominent and well-loved physician of Crocker passed away at his home, Monday, Feb. 2, 1942 following an illness of several months at the age of 73 years, 2 months and 20 days.
He is survived by two children, Wilmer B. and Mrs. Thurley Whilhite and a host of friends.
His passing marks the end of a long and useful life, devoted to the sick and suffering and not only to them but to those who were in need of food and clothing.
He practiced his profession at Waynesville for about 20 years before moving to Crocker and in 1920, where he engaged in the drug store business on Main street in connection with his practice.
He practiced for many years in the Ozark hills on horseback before the advent of the auto.
He was active in the social life of the community serving as a member of the Crocker Board of Education for many years and always took an active interest in civic affairs as long as his health would permit.
He was united in marriage to Miss Edna Judkins Nov. 11, 1906, who preceded him in death a few years ago.
He was born in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania in 1868 but left there while a young man to practice his profession in Pulaski County.
He was a faithful member of the Crocker Baptist Church and was active in its affairs as long as his health would permit.
Funeral services were conducted at the Crocker Baptist Church Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 4th by the pastor, Rev. Earl McCormic, assisted by Rev. Waddell, pastor of the Crocker Christian Church with burial in the Crocker cemetery, J. L. Hoops and Sons Funeral Directors.
12 November, 1868 - 2 February, 1982
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