Virgil was born on September 20, 1936 in Merced, CA, and passed away peacefully on November 3, 2020 in Modesto, CA at the ae of 84.
He is survived by his loving wife, Mayetta (Bradfute) Selby, three children, Gregory Selby, Terry (Selby) White, and Kelley Selby, all of Modesto, CA. He is also survived by his sister, Charlotte Johnson (Richard) of Escalon, CA, and his brother, Chuck Selby (Lou) of Red Bluff, CA, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Wylie (Bill) and Geraldine Selby, and one brother, Ronald Selby.
Virgil spent his childhood in Escalon. He graduated from Escalon High School where he met and married the love of his life, Mayetta. He was a professional truck driver for 60 years before retiring in December 2015.
When he wasn’t driving truck, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going to Monterey and Morro Bay to watch the tide “come in and go out”. One of his favorite things to do was help his wife in the yard (or watch his wife work) as he admired the beauty she created with her flowers.
His grandchildren were very special to him and he cherished every moment spent with them whether it be at home or going on vacations together. He loved the holidays when all the family came together.
He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved hm.
No services at this time.
The Escalon (Calif.) Times
Nov. 11, 2020
He is survived by his loving wife, Mayetta (Bradfute) Selby, three children, Gregory Selby, Terry (Selby) White, and Kelley Selby, all of Modesto, CA. He is also survived by his sister, Charlotte Johnson (Richard) of Escalon, CA, and his brother, Chuck Selby (Lou) of Red Bluff, CA, his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and dear friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Wylie (Bill) and Geraldine Selby, and one brother, Ronald Selby.
Virgil spent his childhood in Escalon. He graduated from Escalon High School where he met and married the love of his life, Mayetta. He was a professional truck driver for 60 years before retiring in December 2015.
When he wasn’t driving truck, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, going to Monterey and Morro Bay to watch the tide “come in and go out”. One of his favorite things to do was help his wife in the yard (or watch his wife work) as he admired the beauty she created with her flowers.
His grandchildren were very special to him and he cherished every moment spent with them whether it be at home or going on vacations together. He loved the holidays when all the family came together.
He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved hm.
No services at this time.
The Escalon (Calif.) Times
Nov. 11, 2020
