Dannie Lee Selph

Mr. Dannie Lee Selph, age 86, of Hazlehurst, passed away Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at Memorial Health Hospital in Savannah. Mr. Selph was born on August 16, 1938 to A.B. and Quinnie Selph. He was a native and lifelong resident of Hazlehurst and was of the Jesus Name Faith. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He enjoyed watching wrestling and Brother Jimmy Swaggar, working on TV’s, playing his guitar, and spending time with his family. He worked for the city of Hazlehurst for 31 years and 9 months before retiring 18 years ago. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Curtis Lee Selph; five sisters, Magalene Allen, May Pearl Coley, Aberta Booth, Margalene Carter, and Marrion Selph; two brothers, Harvey and Preston Selph; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Mr. Selph is survived by his wife of 33 years, Wanda Selph of Hazlehurst; three sons, Charles Ogletree (Tonya), Joseph Ogletree (Carol), and Josh Ogletree (Brittany), all of Hazlehurst; his daughter, Lawanda Lott (Keith) of Hazlehurst; a bonus daughter, Molly Whitehead (Dwayne) of Hazlehurst; three special children, Heather Meeks (Collin), Josh Ogletree, Jr. (Whitney), and Amber Ogletree (Francico), all of Hazlehurst; seven grandchildren, Carmen, Joshalynn, Julia, and Jonathan Ogletree, Jayden Lott, Charlie Ogletree, and Preston Ogletree, all of Hazlehurst; six bonus grandchildren, April, Thomas, Carly, and C.J. Guin, Dawson Tanner, and Clayton Steverson, all of Hazlehurst; one great-granddaughter, Miley Meeks of Hazlehurst, a great-grandson Sumner on the way, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home with Rev. Charles Ogletree, Rev. Winfred Nutt, and Rev. Josh Ogletree, Sr. officiating.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until just prior to the service.

Burial will follow in the Hazlehurst Memorial Cemetery.

Active pallbearers will be Heather Meeks, Collin Meeks, Jonathan Meeks, Josh Ogletree, Jr., Amber Ogletree, and Timmy Mullis.

Honorary pallbearers will be City of Hazlehurst employees.

Wainright-Parlor Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.

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