William David Selby

William David Selby, age 86, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on September 12, 2023, surrounded by his family.

William was born on October 14, 1936, in Rexton, Michigan, the son of Richard and Clara (Martin) Selby.

William attended Hartland High School.  On September 8, 1956, he married the love of his life, Nelma Brower.

William was a farmer.  He was also an avid woodworker, building household furniture such as gun cabinets, bedroom sets, and kitchen cabinetry.  He loved hunting out west, fishing and gardening.  William was a member of the Hastings Masonic Lodge and had been a member of the Woodland United Methodist Church since 1963.

William was preceded in death by his parents, his son Gary Selby, and brothers Richard, James and Robert Selby.

He is survived by his wife Nelma Selby, his children Wayne (LouAnn) Selby, Pam (Rick) Gutchess, Gloria (Rich) Pratt, grandchildren Renae, David, Nathan, Benjamin, Luke, Lindsey, Lee, Jessica, Jonah, Noah, and Hannah, and 15 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 17, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway, Hastings, MI 49058.  Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 18, 2023, at 11:00 AM, with a one hour visitation prior at 10:00 AM at Woodland United Methodist Church, 203 N Main Street, Woodland, MI 48897.  Interment at Woodland Memorial Park Cemetery.  A luncheon will follow at Lakewood Church, 10265 Brown Rd (M-50), Lake Odessa, MI 48849. Memorial contributions may be made to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.