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Joe Sealy Obituary

ROCK HILL - Mr. Joseph Patrick Sealy, 44, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, at Magnolia Manor in Rock Hill, S.C., after a long battle with ALS. He was born Aug. 26, 1968, in Chester, S.C. His family and friends will miss him very much.

The memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2012, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, 2133 Ebenezer Road, Rock Hill, with Dr. Robert D. Shrum officiating.

Surviving are his parents, Richard and Elaine Sealy of Rock Hill; his sisters, Melissa Church (Les) of Florence and Rachel Sealy Smith (Kent) of Rock Hill; his brother, Bob (Stefanie) of Florence; a brother-in-law, Kenny Morris of Union; and his uncles, Wesley Roof (Shirley) of Chester, L. B. Sealy Jr. (Annie Mae) of Chester and Walter Sealy (Barbara) of Rock Hill; and his aunts, “Cricket" Jones (Grady) of Chester, Kathleen Clayton (Earl) of Chester and Aunt Ethel Harris of Charlotte, N.C., with whom he had a very special bond. There are eight nieces, four nephews and many cousins. His devoted and lovable dog, Sula, mourns with us, too.

Joe was employed by Robert E. Mason in Charlotte when he was diagnosed with ALS. His direct quote, "You couldn't work for a nicer company" echoes our feeling for all of them.

The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, at Greene Funeral Home Northwest Chapel, and at other times the family will gather at 4517 Ivywood Drive, Rock Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mr. Sealy's memory to Shriner's Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605; Oakland Baptist Church, 1067 Oakland Ave., Rock Hill, SC 29732; or the Humane Society of York County, 2036 Carolina Place, Fort Mill, SC 29708.

Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.

Published by The Herald from Sep. 30 to Oct. 2, 2012.
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Your family has been in our thoughts and prayers.

Terri Gaskill

October 7, 2012

To the sealy family, my prayers are with you during this time of your loss joe was a great person . we will miss him at magnolia manor. time will heal your wounds he is in no pain right now he is a angel with god. linda clary from magnolia manor

October 5, 2012

My love and prayers to the sealy family. I'm so thankful I got to spend the past two years with Joe. Love you Joe Sealy.

Tammy

October 4, 2012

God bless you all during this time.
With deepest sympathy,
Brandi and Bailey Bartee

October 1, 2012

I was saddened to hear of Joseph's passing. I remember what a great kid he was when we were in youth group together at Oakland Baptist Church. It has been great getting back in touch with him over Farmville on Facebook. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.

Leslie Palmer

October 1, 2012

Joe was such a gift to everyone he knew. He was always real. I appreciated his friendship and straightforwardness. He knew how to enjoy life and lived it well. Joe was never in a hurry and always seemed carefree. He had a deep love for animals (especially dogs). I remember when he got Sula and how proud he was of his new best friend. He will be missed, but never forgotton. I could share stories of times with Joe forever, such as camping trips where we all knew Joe would be coming through the woods any minute...

Angela Hettmansberger Waldrop

October 1, 2012

My condolences are to the family. Thoughts and parayers for the family in this time of grief.

Chrystal from regency

October 1, 2012

RICHARD & ELAINE, I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JOE'S DEATH. HE WILL BE MISSED NOT ONLY BY HIS FAMILY, BUT ALL OF HIS FRIENDS. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. DICK KAY

DICK KAY

October 1, 2012

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family. You will be in our prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. Elaine and Richard god bless.

Karen and Marty Monahan

Karen & Marty Monahan

October 1, 2012

Our love and prayers are with Richard, Elaine and the rest of the family. Joe always had a smile. You know you all are like family to us.

Laura and Adrian Bailey

October 1, 2012

My condolences to the Sealy family. I have grown to know and love your aunt Ethel and through her I know you. May God Bless you all. Dondra Kinard

October 1, 2012

Richard and Elaine and family, Wanda and I were saddened to hear of the loss of Joe. We are praying for all of you at this time of grief. Your friends Jim and Wanda

Jim Boyles

October 1, 2012

I'm so sorry to hear about BoBo. I enjoyed our talks when he worked at the lab. Every time I see a balloon with a happy face, I think of him.

Sharon Sexton

October 1, 2012

Joe will be greatly missed. It was a pleasure to have known him. My prayers go out to all of the family.
A.B. Edwards

A.B. Edwards

October 1, 2012

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