John Nicholas Sell, II, known affectionately as Nick, passed away on Sept. 21, 2025, at the age of 73, in Joplin, Missouri, after a period of ill health. Born on Oct. 2, 1951, in Atlanta, Georgia, to the late Ernest J and Billie (nee Miller) Sell, Nick lived a life marked by dedication to family, service, and a love for adventure. Nick grew up in Chicago, IL laid the foundation for a person of remarkable skill and warmth.