Stephen C. Selby

Stephen Charles Selby, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, at McCall Hospice House in Simpsonville, South Carolina on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Born August 26, 1942, in Pennsylvania to the late Elwood and Lillian Selby. Stephen lived a life marked by dedication, service, and love. He served in the United States Army and National Guard. After his military service, Stephen dedicated his career to law enforcement, first in Pennsylvania and Mississippi, then retiring after thirteen years of protecting and serving his community with the Greer Police Department. When he retired, he devoted his time to the people of Greer, South Carolina by serving two terms as a member of Greenville County Council. Following that, his heart’s desire was to be a lay worker at a new ministry, Anchor Baptist Church in Little River, South Carolina with Pastor Carl Wood. Stephen worked with Pastor Carl Wood for seven years before returning to Greer. A man deep in faith, he was an active member of Colonial Hills Baptist Church in Taylors, South Carolina, where he found great joy in worship and fellowship until his cancer journey prevented him from attending services. He cherished time spent with his family and his home was a place of warmth, laughter, and love, a testament to the life he built with Judy. His dedication to his family and community was matched only by his love for them. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew him. Surviving are his beloved wife of 52 years, Judy Selby of the home; his sons, Tim Selby (Harriet) of Taylors, South Carolina, Peter Selby (Jennifer) of Greenville, South Carolina, and Mark Selby (Stacey) of Greer, South Carolina; two brothers, Philip Selby (Janet) and Jonathan Selby; a sister, Lois Acton (Ralph); and five grandchildren, whom his legacy of love continues through, Cooper Selby, Reagan Selby, Matthew Selby, Amelia Selby, and Austin Selby. Mr. Selby was predeceased by two brothers, David Selby and Danny Selby. A celebration of Stephen’s life will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 25, 2026, at The Wood Mortuary Chapel conducted by Pastor Michael Gray and Pastor Carl Wood with Military Honors and webcasting available. A private burial will be held for the family at a later date in M.J. “Dolly” Cooper Veterans Cemetery. Visitation will be held 12:00-1:45 p.m. April 25, 2026, at The Wood Mortuary and at the conclusion of the service. Mark Rowan, Daniel Rowan, Brendan Rowan, Billy Selby, Robert Acton, and Randy Acton, will serve as honorary escorts. Family, friends, and community members are invited to gather to honor a life well lived and to remember the remarkable man who touched so many lives. Memorials may be made to The Anchorage Christian Camp, 412 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Waccamaw, North Carolina 28450. Online condolences may be made to www.thewoodmortuary.com.

Stephen C. Selby

August 26, 1942 - April 12, 2026