Mr. Earnest L. Fells, 62, of Selma, passed away July 7, 2016, in Selma. Services are scheduled for Saturday, July 16 at noon at John The Baptist Church, in Orrville, with Bishop Fred Williams officiating.

Burial will follow in Salem P.B. Church Cemetery, in Orrville, with Randall Miller Funeral Service directing.

He is survived by spouse, Cristin Fells; six sons, Anthony Stokes, Dion Hunt, Dwan Hunt, Jeremy Westbrook, Earnest Fells Jr. and Tyriq Fells; two stepdaughters, Ahkelia and Lakyria Johnson; mother-in-law, Delia M. Johnson; three brothers, Cleveland Fells, Robert Fells and Charles Fells Jr.; seven sisters, Elizabeth Rawls, Maggie Wilks, Amanda Mack, Juanita Fells, Edna Weatherall, Delois Fells and Atlee Clark; 12 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.