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Obituary For John Roger Zellars
Memorial service for John Zellars, 89, of Auburn, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 11, 2026, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel, Reverend Desmond Scaife will officiate.
Mr. Zellars, who passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2026, in Auburn, AL, was born August 11, 1936 in Lee County, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his mother, Berta Zellars; his father, Nathaniel Echols; his daughter, Harriet North; his son, Marc Zellars; his grandson, Adam North; and his daughter-in-law, Cathy Zellars.
He leaves to cherish his memory: his former wife, Mamie Byrd Zellars; his children, Technical Sergeant (Retired) William Zellars of Murfreesboro, TN (widower of Cathy Zellars); Connie (Mark) Caulton of Charlotte, NC; Dr. Malcolm Zellars of Atlanta, GA, Colonel (Retired) Eric (Kathy) Zellars of Acworth, GA, Quia Zellars Jumah of Maplewood, NJ, Emberly (Thobo) Letlape of Ellicott City, MD and Jaeston R. Zellars of Auburn, AL; his daughter-in-law, Deborah Zellars of Las Vegas, NV (widow of Marc Zellars); ten grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and his loving cousin, Virginia Devoise of Auburn, AL.
John is also lovingly remembered by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, friends, former customers, and members of the Auburn community whose lives he touched.
He will be deeply missed, but his service, generosity, entrepreneurial spirit, and commitment to his family and community will never be forgotten.
The family of the late Mr. John Roger Zellars acknowledges with grateful appreciation all acts of kindness, prayers, cards, telephone calls, flowers, and words of comfort extended to us during our time of bereavement. May God bless each of you.
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"I feel extremely fortunate to have grown up in an era, and in a community, where many active, intelligent, God-fearing 'businessmen of color' were visible.
Mr. John Zellars was one of those men.
His integrity, character, kindness and quiet strength were evident to all who were blessed by his presence.
I am grateful to have had him in my life as an encourager, a mentor, and a friend. May the Peace of God forever dwell in the hearts of his family and friends."
Nigel Andrews
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Whitlow was a friendly man who always greeted me with a smile and a hug. I was soooo impressed with the way he cared for his grandchildren - he'd have the two little ones strapped in their carseats as he visited his customers. It was so enriching to see the devotion he showed in caring for those babies. Rest My Friend YOU'VE EARNED IT!
An amazingly wonderful Man was Mr. Zellars. May God comfort all that mourn in his transition.
Condolences to the Zellars family our Prayers are with you in time's of bereavement. Larry & Mattie Black
RIP Mr. Zellars.
Kenneth, Reggie and Sherry Keith.
I first met John Zellars in the early 1990s when his daughter, Quia and my children were a part of 21st Century Youth Leadership Movement together, and later Emberly and Jae. I later became a part of the Macon County chapter of Alabama New South Coalition, and John was a very active member of the Lee County chapter. Needless to say John and I were friends for almost 4 decades. He was a an amazing human being, committed to making a positive difference in his world. His legacy will live on. I offer my deepest condolences to his family, and I pray that precious memories will comfort you.
With love, Norma Jackson
Mr.Zellars is the only person that can call me Wayleanβ€οΈ He will truly be missed but his legacy will forever live on. My condolences to entire Zellars family and Love ones. Peace and comfort to all of you in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Glory Hallelujah, Glory be to God always and forever! Fly your wings Mr. Zellars, fly your wings. ππ½ππ½ππ½πΉ
Sending condolences to the family. John had a wonderful personality and great coworker. May God keep you all in prefect peace in this time of sorrow.
Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.
