James Requa Sells

James Requa Sells of Lockwood Folly, NC died peacefully at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Home on August 3, 2018 at the age of 85. He was born August 6, 1932 in Pleasantville, NY to Charles and Helen Sells. After graduating from Katonah High School Jim attended the University of Vermont until he joined the US Army where he learned land surveying in the jungles of Thailand. After completing his service he became a surveyor at Chas H. Sells Inc., his father’s civil engineering and surveying firm, in Pleasantville, NY. Jim worked there his entire life and was serving as president upon his retirement in 1992. The firm is now a significant division of WSP Sells.

Jim loved the town of Lewisboro in Westchester County, NY, and was as an active volunteer in the community. He served as a town councilman and was proud to be a lifelong member of both the Lewisboro Lions Club and the South Salem Fire Department.

Jim enjoyed spending time on the water with his pontoon boat on Lake Waccabuc, then with Eleanor on their Grand Banks trawler, the Pond Lily, on Long Island Sound. In addition to boating, he loved to ride his bike, and spend time in his workshop. Many friends and family are lucky to have pieces of furniture that he has crafted over the years. His clean and organized workshop was a source of pride and pleasure for him.

He is survived by Eleanor, his wife of forty-two years; and his children: Betsy and her husband Marc Knox and grandsons Douglas and Carter; Carolyn and her husband Gary Stevens; Julia and her husband James Batchelder III and grandsons James and Scott; Susan and her husband Mark Gregoritsch and granddaughter Elizabeth; Philip Adrian and his partner Richard Dercole, extended family, and many dear friends.

A ceremony of remembrance of his life will take place in the fall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 955 Mercy Lane SE, Bolivia, NC 28422.

Jim will be remembered for his gentle, good hearted manner. Such a sweet soul will never be forgotten.

Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.whitefuneralservicesupply.com

White Funeral & Cremation Service, Bolivia/Supply Chapel