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James Franklin Seward

Oak Lawn, Illinois

1951 - 2022

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James Franklin Seward of Chicago's Beverly neighborhood was born June 19, 1951 on the far Southside of Chicago and passed into Eternal Life on May 28, 2022. Beloved husband of Merry Beth nee Pearse for 48 years, whom he met in first grade at Kellogg Elementary School. Extraordinarily proud and...

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My deepest condolences to Jim's family. I was a classmate of Jim and John at Kellogg Elementary until my parents moved to Florida. Baseball, football and sledding in Dan Ryan woods, we did everything together. Great memories that I have cherished all the years! Frank Hult

Merry Beth and family, So very sorry to hear this news about Jim, although I have not seen Jim in many years, I remember how he made us laugh at Kellogg Elementary school. Such a nice person. My sincere condolences.

Although our paths diverged in adulthood, they first crossed at the tender age of 5 when we began kindergarten at Kellogg. Knowing Jim was knowing fun, laughter, & a generous soul. He, Merry Beth & Jim's twin John will always be in my heart.

Jim was very special to everyone he touched. God Bless his memory

I jus read what Jeff wrote...YES! You would have had to have been there: Chris. Kate. Amy. You would have had to been there. Jim was magic. Jim was the glue. His insight, care and sense... never was there an experience as this. Thank you my dear Jim. Ever.

Jim. We were! You were. I loved you dearly, little brother. B

I had the privilege to work with Jim for more than a decade, first at AT&T's national sales training center, in turn as a sales manager, and ultimately as a business partner in Professional Sales Affiliates. I remember my first interview with Jim, where I found him to be warm and affable. Imagine my surprise when I later heard that I was late (and I was, but that's another story) and my shoes weren't shined. I learned afterwards he received feedback that he was "too nice" in his interviews...