Photo courtesy of Clements Funeral & Cremation Services, Inc - Durham
DURHAM, Virginia
MR. SETH KELBY VIDALDURHAM: Seth Kelby Vidal, a ruggedly handsome cyclist and open source software guru was killed Monday, July 8, 2013. He was 36 years old. Seth described himself as a misanthropic humanist. To those who love him, he was a brother, partner, son, mentor, indefatigable curmudgeon,...
Read MoreStill think of Seth & smile every time I drive by the ghost bike on Hillandale. He is dearly missed in WHHN!
Annie Jarabek
July 07, 2025 | Durham, NC | Neighbor
Still hard to believe this happened. God Bless.
Terry Lynn
July 05, 2025 | Chesterfield, VA | Neighbor
So very hard to believe Seth has been gone 10 years. Prayers continue fir his loving family.
Terry Lynn
July 05, 2023 | Chesterfield, VA | Friend
Seems like yesterday for most of us I imagine. I am on my 2nd rescue pit bull as a family member and I know Seth would approve. He was always so supportive which in my neighborhood is rather remarkable. His light is missed but I know he shines on in so many ways.
Annie
July 05, 2022 | Friend
Dear Wade and Alicia,
I cant believe it has been seven years since you lost your sweet, handsome Seth. Brett and I pray for you and your familys comfort. I pray you get comfort knowing what a good man Seth was and cherishing all of your beautiful memories of him. Much Love, Cary and Brett Wilson
Cary and Brett Wilson
July 08, 2020 | Glenwood, MD | Friend
Seth is gone but not forgotten. Love and memories remain.
Terry & Susan Lynn
Terry Lynn
July 16, 2019 | Chesterfield, VA | Friend
Dear Alicia and Wade just found out today of the tragic accident that took Seth's life. We were out of the country when it happened and are heart broken for your loss. This is a parents worst nightmare. Our prayers are with you all.
Terry & Susan Lynn
August 10, 2013 | Moseley, VA
I am Fedora Linux user in Israel who is using Seth's software on a daily basis. I did not know him or the that he was the lead developer of yum until I saw the notice about his unfortunate and meaningless death. We in the free software world so often take the software we use for granted, and forget the efforts and passion that drive their development. And the people that are behind them. Tonight when typing the command yum on my computer, I again thought about him and wanted thought it would...
Dov Grobgeld
July 20, 2013 | Rehovot
To all of Seth's family, I was heartbroken to hear of Seth's passing this morning. To have such a wonderful life is amazing, but it ended too soon. I remember teaching Seth and Wade at Grange Hall. It was during the late 80's and I was teaching this "new" technology in the classroom called an Apple Computer. I remember both boys being so interested in how magical the computer was to them! Please accept my condolences and prayers.
Gayle Walters
July 18, 2013 | Midlothian, VA
