James M. Seale

Mr. James Michael "Jim" Seale, 51, teacher of Fine Arts at Delta State and Mississippi Delta Community College, passed away Saturday, September 27, 2008, at his residence in Merigold, MS.
Visitation was held Monday, September 29, 2008, from 6-8 pm at Ray Funeral Home in Cleveland, MS and today from 2-3 pm at Dickins Funeral Home in Batesville, MS.
Funeral services will follow at 3 pm at Dickins Funeral Home in Batesville, MS. Minister will be Rev. Sid Harmon. Interment will be at Batesville Magnolia Cemetery in Batesville, MS.
Dickins Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.
Mr. Seale was born January 14, 1957, to Mr. Harvey and Mrs. Georgia Seale of Batesville, MS.
Mr. Seale graduated from West Panola Academy. He attended the University of Mississippi where he was a member of Phi Delta Theta Fraternity. He graduated from Delta State University. He received a Masters of Fine Arts degree in graphic design illustration from Syracuse University. He worked as an art director for 15 years in both Memphis and South Louisiana before taking the directorship of the Fine Arts Division of John-Richard, a luxury home furnishing manufacturer in Greenwood, where he originated the Grand Boulevard Collection. In addition to his work as a studio artist, he also served as curator for the Alluvian Hotel and Spa. He was a member of Presbyterian Church in Cleveland.
Mr. Seale is survived by his son, James McKay "Jay" Seale of Merigold; both parents, Harvey and Georgia Seale of Batesville; two sisters, Georgeanne Smith and her husband, Dr. John Smith of Greenwood, MS and Pat Neely and her husband, Ralph Neely of Memphis; a niece, Georgia Hart Smith of Greenwood; two step daughters, Paige Havens and Lee Anne Fioranelli and husband, Eric and son, Havens Fioranelli.
Memorials may be made to Bayou Academy and North Delta Academy.
Pallbearers will be Brad Baker, Lance Butler, Charlie Capps, Eddie Nabors, Malcolm Nix, Danny Ray McKittrick, and Stephen Sullivan.