SEAMON, Joseph Edward Age 84 of Monroe, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Mt. Pleasant. He was born on September 12, 1932 in Middletown, Ohio, the son of the late Joseph & Mary (Sheley) Seamon. Mr. Seamon graduated from Middletown High School Class of 1951, and honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He taught 6th grade at Central, Garfield, Sherman & Wildwood Elementary Schools, and was Principal of Wildwood, Maple Park, Creekview & Wilson Elementary Schools. He also served on the City Planning Commission and Middletown Zoning Board, and Board of Trustees for Middletown Public Library. He was a member and Elder of the First Presbyterian Church, and served as General Chairman of P.R.O.M.I.S.E.S. and served on 6 mission trips to Japan. He also volunteered at the Middletown Regional Hospital, Merit badge Counselor for the Girl & Boy Scouts, and troop Advisor for the Boy Scouts. Mr. Seamon chaired Midfest the year the country was Japan. He served in several organizations including Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity, Miami University Theater Group, Ye Merrie Players & Middletown Actor's Playhouse. Mr. Seamon was preceded in death by his daughter Aimee Dailey, a brother Donald, 2 sisters Helen Rogers & Dottie Robertson. Survivors include his loving wife of 62 years Virginia "Ginger", 2 children Greg Seamon and wife Paula, Lisa Taylor & husband Todd, son-in-law William Dailey, 5 grandchildren Jordan Taylor, Taylor Seamon, Allison Taylor, Jacob Dailey, Eryne Dailey, Mimi Demura DeVore whom Ed & Ginger considered a daughter, and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 at 1:00 p.m.at the First Presbyterian Church, 2910 Central Ave., Middletown with Pastor Michael Isaacs officiating. Burial Woodside Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Monday at the church from 12 Noon until the time of service. In Ed's memory memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements entrusted to the HERR-RIGGS FUNERAL HOME, 210 S. Main St., Middletown, OH 45044. Condolences may be made to the family at www.herr-riggs.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Nov. 12, 2016.

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Terry Wills

March 8, 2017

I was also in the 6th grade class taught by Mr. Seamon at Wilson Elementary. He and Elsie Ellison were the 6th grade teachers at the time and George Crout was the principal. Mr. Seamon was a fair and disciplined teacher as I remember him.

May he rest in peace in the house of the Lord.

Michael Collie

March 2, 2017

Edward was a 6th grade teacher of mine at Wilson school. He was and still is the Best teacher and friend I ever had!!! I'm so sorry that i am just reading this for the first time!
My Prayers and Condolences to the entire family and friends!!

Lowell Woodrey

November 19, 2016

Always enjoyed my relationship with Ed as limited as it may have been. My condolences to Ginger and the family. May you cherish all the wonderful memories of Ed Seamon

DONALD STOKES

November 13, 2016

My condolences go out to his wife and all the family. HE was a great guy and educator. He always seemed to have a smile on his face and easy to get along with. All my children went to Creekview, i lived next door and seen him a lot. He enjoyed what he did. He was gone before all my children left Creekview but they all liked him. He will be missed by all that knew him. However the memories will remain forever! God Bless my prayers are wth you!

Beverly Crocker

November 13, 2016

I loved Ed and his entire wonderful family. He will truly be missed. We have shared many good memories throughout our friendship. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in peace, Ed.

Carol

November 12, 2016

God rest your soul

November 12, 2016

We first met Ed as our son's principal at Creekview school. Than in P.RO.M.I.S.E.S. We met both you, Ginger & Ed. Than we were blessed when you both joined our church. We have many good memories of you both. God bless you, Ginger and your family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. He was a very good man and did many good things.
Sincerely,
Steve & Sandy Wertz

Jackie lansdale sorrell

November 12, 2016

i loved mr.seamon! we moved to middletown when i first started 1st grade. i didnt like maple park at first because i wanted to be at my old school. so every day my mom would put me on the bus and when we would get to the school i would walk back home lol. well one day when i did that i was watching tv and someone knock at the door , thats right mr. seamon , he came in and talk with my mom than came and talk to me. he wanted to know why i didnt want to come to school . i told him i didnt have any friends there. he said we can fix that jackie , he took me by the hand and took me back to school and helped me thru the day. from that day on i loved maple park school til i left 5th grade . he was a great man in my life during those years. my parents especially like the fact that he took interest in his students at school and at home. god bless you mr. seamon heaven is getting a great pricipal. god bless the seamon family!!

Tim Million

November 12, 2016

Rest in peace Mr Seamon.
Your memory will live on through the lives that you touched,including mine.
T.J. Million

Erin Kercsmar Cunningham

November 12, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Seamon was my principal while attending Creekview. He was fabulous. Godspeed.

Charley Shafor

November 12, 2016

He was a good man and a great principal. Rest in peace.

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