Al Seymour

Al Seymour, 69, of New Hill, died unexpectedly Tuesday April 7, 2009 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. He was the son of the late A.T. Seymour, Jr. and Doris Bright Seymour. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Anne B. Seymour. He was a retired Sergeant from the Apex Police Department, serving them faithfully for 23 years. He also served as a volunteer of the Apex Fire Department and the Apex Rescue Squad. Al was a graduate of Apex High School in 1957 and Chowan College in 1959. Al is survived by his wife of 21 years, Maureen Quinn Seymour; daughter, Tracy Seymour Hedrick and husband Lonnie; sister, Susan Seymour Mills and husband, Billy; stepson, Blair Spence and wife, Katie; stepdaughter, Cari Gardener and husband, Phil; and was a loving and devoted “Pa Pa” to four grandchildren, Alicia and Trevor Hedrick, Austin Gardener, and Brandon Spence. Al enjoyed gardening and spending time with his friends and family. He was especially fond of his dog Katie and his three cats. Al’s family will receive friends at the Apex Funeral Home, 550 W. Williams St. in Apex, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, April 10, 2009. A memorial service celebrating his life and home going will be held on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Apex Funeral Home. Flowers are welcomed and memorials may be made to the Wake County ASPCA. Online condolences may be made at www.apexfuneral.com