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1966
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2010
Sean Caughman Obituary
Service: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: 2 p.m. in Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Greenwood Funeral Home.
Sean was born Oct. 19, 1966, in Fort Worth. He passed away while on his second tour of duty as a Navy Reservist in Kuwait supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. Sean, a 1983 graduate of Western Hills High School, also graduated from Tarrant County Junior College with an associate of arts degree in 1992 and graduated with a bachelor's degree in business from LeTourneau University in 2008. Sean became a proud Navy Reservist in 2000 rising to the rank of petty officer first class. He was deployed twice with the Seabees in naval mobile Construction Battalion 22, the first of these was in 2005. He earned the Seabee combat warfare specialist designator in February 2006 and attained status as a Navy career counselor in June 2007. His awards included the Navy Achievement Medal, the National Defense Medal, both the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary and Service medals, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Naval Reserve Meritorious Service Medal (2) and the Expert Pistol Medal.
Sean had been a well-respected and much-loved member of several Star Trek and science-fiction organizations since the late 1980s. He became the glue that held every group he was involved in together. His lifelong love of "Star Trek," coupled with his visual similarity to one of the characters, led to many chances to dress up in his uniform to act in plays, visit, along with others, kids at children's hospitals in Dallas and Fort Worth and just have fun.
He loved movies and was part of the stunt crew during the filming of "The Protector," a 1999 film starring Lee Majors. Sean felt almost every situation in life could be summed up with a quote of movie dialogue.
His innate childlike wonderment, his love for everyone he met and his ready smile made him a pleasure to be around. Every child he met called him "Uncle Sean." His love of animals led to a slew of dogs and cats at his house.
Sean was preceded in death by his father, Sam Leach; mother, Truvenza Coleman Leach; and sister, Sandra Leach Burroughs.
Survivors: Longtime companion, Kelly Seaman; noted jazz musician and maternal uncle, Ornette Coleman; noted jazz drummer and cousin, Denardo Coleman, wife, Cheri Coleman, and their son, Ali Coleman, and daughter, Keisha Smithwick; cousin, James Jordan and wife, Nancy Walker; a host of "brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews by choice"; and wonderful friends and comrades-in-arms too numerous to mention.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sean Caughman
Kathy Revor
October 30, 2019
It is 2019 and I still have a hard time believing Sean is gone from this earth. He was my friend, my son by osmosis, and an all around good guy. I loved his Star Trek stories (Jordy La Forgery) and discussions about everything. I know I will see him again on the next plane of life.
Shawn Forbes
March 16, 2013
Sean and I served together at Camp Morerrell in 05-06. How true my friend, what others have spoken about you. You have helped me in so many ways in such a short mount of time. We worked well with each other. The other day, I was told by the IT support that you had used so much bandwidth on the servers by pulling up movie trailers that they were about to shut you down. I asked if they would reconsider, and ultimately they gave you additional gig to use. You earned that. You had been asleep for about an hour after pulling a 36, when I was told the net went down. Without hesita
Dennis Marzen
October 26, 2012
I was Camp Czar at Camp Morell for the 22/25 NCR where Sean died. He was my right hand computer guy. No matter what hour I called him to fix a computer problem he was always joyful and upbeat. He loved the seabees and the navy. He would have made one hell of a Chief. One time on deployment the 29th of December he was working on my computer and I told him it was my 30th wedding anniversary. He stopped what he was doing and looked at me and said Master Chief Tell me your secret in staying married that long. Great guy, great friend-a tough loss
Thanks Sean for everything
LSCM Dennis Marzen
July 9, 2012
I am sorry for the loss of Sean, which I am only learning about today because of this website. Even though I did not know him personally, I will forever be in appreciation for his service to this nation.
Lori Nelson
September 10, 2010
Sean & I became good friends in 1985 when we were attending college in Missouri. We kept in touch via phone, letters, & e-mails. No matter how much time went by, our friendship was always strong. I looked him up in Facebook this morning, because I hadn't heard from him in a long time, only to learn the devastating news that my friend of 25 years had passed away. Sean will forever have a special place in my heart; I will never forget his big hugs & warm, sweet smile.
Nancy Poole
May 26, 2010
This message may have been delayed some months, but is no less heartfelt than all those prior from Sean's many friends. He obviously touched very many people, as he did me, and I only knew him briefly via the SS Joshua long years ago. Sean Caughman is unforgettable! In the too-short time I knew him, he made such a strong, postive impression & a difference in my life. One of the kindest & most generous people I'd ever met. And fun, too! I really thought he WAS Geordi La Forge when I first saw him! What a character he was! Handsome & charming & witty & entertaining.
My deep condolences to his family & closest friends. Sean was a most special and unique individual.
Diane Everett
April 23, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you peace and comfort to ease your pain. God Bless you and yours.
Lois DeMars
April 18, 2010
Sean, you will be so missed. I thought of you often. You were a good friend to many. The last day we saw each other was at JC Penny's the day before Bryan's second wedding. God Bless you and your family, you are truly missed.
Katrina Owens
March 18, 2010
As I was just notified by a mutual friend...with in the last couple days...I could not believe "OUR" Laforge from the BBS days is gone. My love and prayers go out to all his family and friends. In Red's Tavern your chair is leaned against the table next to Hissa's. Sean you will be missed. Love you, my friend.
Lady Red
Mark Gann
March 11, 2010
I worked with Sean for several years while we were at Sabre, he was a good friend and I enjoyed our discussions. He will be missed.
Melinda
March 2, 2010
Kelly, I just heard the news today. I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sean was such a good man and he will be truly missed. Those of us who crossed his path were very lucky to have know his friendship and kindness. I am so very truly sorry for your loss.
Mark Hobbs
March 1, 2010
I met Sean when we both worked for AST. I was not a Star Trek fan or an avid movie goer. I could not quote movie lines at will and had never played D&D... however Sean was able to look past these deficiencies and welcomed me to his world with his friendship. A friend that will be missed and left us much too soon. The stories and inside jokes with Sean will live forever in my heart and keep him in my memory.
Kem Payton
March 1, 2010
When I heard the news I could not believe it! I met Sean through a mutual friend many years ago. He was so full of life, his eyes just sparkled with mischief as he told whatever tale he was spinning. For some reason, I always would get to a party or get-together right as he was leaving, it became a joke with us that we could not be in the same place at the same time. The last time I saw him was when he helped me set up chairs and decorations for a friend's wedding. He was just as helpful and thoughtful as always. All your friends and family will miss you Sean, you have left a big hole that I someday hope when we look back, can be filled with happy stories and lovely memories and bring a smile instead of tears. I hope to see you on the other side one day. My condolences to Sean's friends and family.
Rick Picciano
March 1, 2010
The news of Sean's passing came as a shock to my family and I. Our prayers are with Sean's family at this time. Jennifer and I have know Sean, when we started out on the USS Joshua, and many other occasions. He would do anything for any body, he was just that type of person. I will miss my friend and feel that the world is some how smaller without him, but I know where is at now he is helping others as he would have done here with us. The Picciano's
(Formerly, BU2 Davis), Angela Reckart
March 1, 2010
Sean, There is so much that I long to say. I cherish your friendship and can only hope that I expressed that to you well enough in the years that we had. I struggle with this, but know that you are in heaven with so many "new" friends gathered around you. I can actually hear you telling them all of our collective stories! There are no words to express just how special you were to everyone that knew you. All anyone had to do was to look at your loyal band of friends that stretched out behind you as we followed one another to your final resting place. Over a mile and a half of cars, says something about how much you touched us all and how well you lived your life. I believe that you never left a negative impression with anyone, stranger or friend, and we could all take a page from your book. To those who didn’t know you, I am sorry that you didn’t get to experience the wonder. To those who did, we will keep your memory alive with our retelling of great times and wonderful “Seanisms”! (I clearly hear you saying “Beam me up, Scotty!”)
The world lost a wonderful person. I lost a brother, friend and shipmate. You will be missed and never forgotten!
“Bootprints”
He steps onto the bootprints embedded in the sand
Bootprints of another who has walked that dusty land.
It is his turn to "cycle in" his journeys' just begun
It's time to relieve his brother and the job that he has done.
The battle will continue on, the long months lie ahead
It's time to send his brother home, to stand his place instead.
In silence they exchange a glance, each passes by the other
Unspoken words of gratitude, we will carry on, my brother.
Joni Jackson
February 28, 2010
Dearest Sean,
We will miss you terribly in the years to come. Bless you for all the love you gave everyone through the years.
Joni, Sarah and Christian Jackson
Jane
February 27, 2010
I did not know Sean but wish to express my deepest condolences to the family. He will never be forgotten. Our nation mourn the loss of a true American Hero.
Matt McCullar
February 27, 2010
I first met Sean when we belonged to the USS Joshua, the local chapter of the "Star Trek" fan club. We also had a class or two together at Tarrant County Junior College (this was in the late 1980s). He attended parties at my house a few times and I went to his house once to help him work on an outside TV antenna. I've still got a picture of the two of us together.
Sean scared the begonias out of me once. I had just walked into a local science-fiction convention and happened to see him standing in the long registration line, along with several mutual friends. Sean whirled around when he heard me and shook my hand with a warm greeting. I looked him in the face, and I actually jumped back about two feet! He was wearing ICE-BLUE contact lenses! :) "I've been scaring people with these all day," he joked.
I lost touch with Sean many years ago after he joined the military. But in all my days, never did I hear anyone utter a solitary bad word about Sean. He was one of the best.
Rest in peace.
Victor Avila
February 27, 2010
I enjoyed the conversations that we shared while drilling. The last time I was afforded the opportunity to spend time with IT1 was in April of last year for about 7 days. We cleaned comms gear and talked about an array of things. What stands out in my memory of those conversations is that I was dealing with the loss of my Aunt and the pending death of my Father (RIP). He explicated that we have no power to control the timing of death but have contol of our time to enjoy the moment with those who are dying. I will miss this man and hope to share more stories in the after life. Thanks IT1 for your kind words in my troubled time. I will be coming to see you today in Dallas. Rest in peace my friend.
EO3 Victor Avila
Marilyn Cheney
February 26, 2010
I went to High school with Sean he was allways smileing and made me Laugh My thaughts and Parayers go out to the family and friends
Ramona VanHorn
February 26, 2010
I met Sean in Gulfport prior to his deployment. What I remember most is that when Sean smiled, everyone smiled.
God has another Hero in his army.
Renato Barmore
February 26, 2010
Psalms 121 says...The LORD is thy keeper:
the LORD is thy shade upon thy right hand.
The sun shall not smite thee by day, nor the moon by night.
The LORD shall preserve thee from all evil: he shall preserve thy soul.
The LORD shall preserve thy going out and thy coming in from this time forth, and even for evermore.........
To all the brothers and sisters of Sean, we have lost a friend, family member. We will remember.
My respects,
Renato Barmore
Tamara Sneed
February 26, 2010
Sean, you were on my mind the past few weeks and I just got too busy to check in to see how you were doing. I was shocked to hear of your passing. I will miss discussing movie previews and swapping Navy stories. You were a joy to work with at Sabre and a close friend. Fair Winds and Following Seas My Friend. You will be missed! Save a seat in the balcony for me.
Mark Miner
February 26, 2010
Sean, I did not know you but I would have liked to. Angela has told me so much about you that I wish I could have had the chance to meet you and experience the friendship that you gave to everyone you met. Thank you for your friendship to Angela and thank you for your service to our country. The world was a brighter place while you were here.
Diane Young
February 26, 2010
When the AOL group told me there is this guy you HAVE to meet, he's a trekkie too. I met you and realized I'd already seen you at the Burton convention. I knew we'd be friends for life. Thanks for always being there to be my friend and solve my computer crises. I will miss you every day. Am now and will always be a friend, and your Voshie.
A. Anderson (BU1 Anderson)
February 26, 2010
To the family of Sean Caughman--I didn't know Sean but my husband is in NMCB 22 and worked with Sean. In my husband's words, "He is a good guy." Our sincerest condolences to the Caughman family.
February 26, 2010
My brother, thank you for all of your encouraging words you had for me during our field exercise and during Chief''s transition. I will miss the long talks we had over sushi. Stand easy Sean, we've got the watch.
You are sorely missed.
ITC(SCW)ChenWai Wong (Brooklyn,NY/Arlington, TX)
Maudia Gentry
February 26, 2010
May God provide for you and your family during this time in your life.
Betty Kass
February 26, 2010
Sean, you were such a wonderful "adopted" son to me and a wonderful best friend to my son and his family! You will be truly missed and losing you was like losing one of my own children! I love you and will forever remember all the chats and laughs that we all had and especially your beautiful smile and compassion for others. Kelly, my love and prayers are with you.
Ariel Vitali
February 26, 2010
So...you were also a band geek?! What didn't you do? Represent, brother!
Sean, just when I thought I couldn't like you any more than I did....
Well, Swabbie, you will always be loved. Your friends in sci-fi fandom will always remember you and, well, there's little else to say.
Rest in peace, Friend.
Kuwait Oct 09
Shannon Ackley
February 26, 2010
Sean,
You will be missed more then you know! Fair winds and following sea's my friend!
R/ IT1 Shannon L Ackley
Margarett Beverly
February 26, 2010
Sean, I will miss you Buddy. Thanks for your patience in answering all my computer questions. The Seabees have truly taken a hit losing you and I already miss our off-topic conversations. RIP.
EOC(SCW/FMF)BEVERLY
LSCS Larry Chapman
February 26, 2010
I was may honor to know and serve with IT1 Sean Caughman with NMCB 22. We were serving together in Kuwait from Sept until time of his death. He was a great loss to our unit both as a vital member of our unit and respected friend. His absence has been a loss to all of us at Camp Moreell Kuwait.
LSCS (SCW)Larry Chapman
AOIC Kuwait det
Elizabeth Weber-Hazlewood
February 25, 2010
Sean, you never met a stranger, you were a good friend, and touched peoples lives. May you fly with the great bird of the galaxie.
Robyn Marten
February 25, 2010
I am shocked and saddened by this loss. Sean has always been such a wonderful guy. We were friends and bandmates in high school. What a great loss for family, friends, and country!
Jill Clark
February 25, 2010
I will always remember Sean as he was in high school...I sat next to him in band. He was always cheerful and a friend to everybody. When we had our band reunion two years ago, I got a chance to see him again. You will be missed, Sean.
Stephanie Jones
February 25, 2010
Sean, A piece of our family is gone now, but won't ever be forgotten. Our hearts will soon be filled with wonderful memories of the joyful times together.
Kelly, May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. You know we will always be here for you.
Stephanie Jones
Thomas Moore
February 25, 2010
I worked with Sean and his good buddy, Bryan, at AST Computers. Although we have not been in touch since he joined the Navy, I feel his passing as a personal loss. I know it is much more so for his family.
I am ex-Navy, myself, so, as we say, I look forward to seeing him at 'our final duty station.'
I am proud to say I knew Sean, that I worked with him, and that I served in the same branch with him, although four decades apart.
God bless!
Tom Moore
Lance Oliver
February 25, 2010
Our deepest condolences as well!
February 25, 2010
To the family of Sean Caughman--I didn't know Sean but he is in my thoughts and prayers--my son is in the NMCB 22 "FAMILY" and serving in AFG. May GOD's Angels surround him and your family. T. Snell(CLEBURNE,TX)
February 25, 2010
Ooorah Seabee. You will be missed. May God bless you and your family. V/R LTJG
Shelli G
February 25, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with Kelly and the rest of the family at this horrible time. We are thinking of you and praying for your loss.
Angela Kennedy
February 25, 2010
I still don't want to believe you are gone. We chatted last week on FB and spoke about havin coffee when you got back. I'm gonna miss your laugh and smile. A light has gone out. I am going to miss you.
Terry Woodfin
February 25, 2010
To the family of Sean Caughman:
I didn't know Sean, but I so appreciate his service to our country. May God bless and keep you and comfort you.
most sincerely
Terry Woodfin
Vicki Barnes
February 25, 2010
Kelly, I am so sorry to hear of Sean's passing. My love and prayers go out to you. May your memories help you through this terrible loss.
Donna Blair
February 25, 2010
Kelly,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your tragic loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
February 25, 2010
Sean i will miss you, you were a good friend. I wil always remember you as a good shipmate. May GOD bless you.
Martin Galaviz (EN2 USNR RET)
Keith Barnes
February 25, 2010
Sean you will be missed. It was a great pleasure to work with you at EDS. You were always funny and never sweated anything.
See you later my friend!
Keith Barnes
Cathy Carson Renfro
February 25, 2010
Sean, I don't know were to begin. I so looked forward to you coming home and getting to come to one of the WHHS meet and eats like we had talked about on FB. Will miss not getting to see you and give you a big hug. I know you are up there watching over us and some day we will see each other again, God speed my friend. Much Love Cathy Carson Renfro
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