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Jerry SEAGLE Obituary
Jerry V. Seagle was born on July 31, 1941 in Corpus Christi, TX and passed away on June 24, 2016 in Austin, Texas. Jerry was a contemporary artist and graduated with honors and a BFA from the University of Texas. He received a graduate fellowship to further his studies at the University of the Americas in Mexico City. He had extensive teaching experiences with workshops in Texas and New Mexico and received more than 250 awards in national and regional exhibitions. He continued painting until his death.
Jerry is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Virginia Seagle, and his life partner, Del Wood. He is survived by his sisters Carla (Paul) Schneider, Dollie (Tom) Hunt, and his brother James (Diane) Seagle, as well as his nephews, nieces, and great nephews and nieces. Jerry had many artist friends in Texas and his family is especially grateful to Keva Richardson who spent time with him in the hospital every day before his death.
There will be no service. Jerry wished that his ashes be scattered in the places he loved.
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Memories and Condolences
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Kelly Mae Newhouse
March 7, 2025
Think of you ever day sweet friend till the end. I commit to always doing the work in All Ways
Dee
January 26, 2022
Just inherited one of Jerry's contempary paintings which my dad loved and enjoyed 22 years. I will hopefully enjoy it another 22 years and pass it on....live on Jerry
Bob Grigsby
July 4, 2021
Still thinking of you after all these years.
Pamela Johnson
September 20, 2019
Jerry's work really inspired me as a young artist and one his paintings was the first thing I ever collected from another artist. He really had great talent. Thanks for the beauty you left in the world!
Rosanne Thrall
July 5, 2019
We just finished our 60th anniversary exhibit at HCAF. It was a challenge to choose pieces to represent 60 years of the arts at our gallery. However, I always knew we would hang some of Jerry's work. He was a huge supporter of HCAF, a teacher, award winning exhibitor and a mentor to me when I came in as the arts center director. One of the finest artists I have had the pleasure to know. I an currently showing a diptych he donated to our permanent collection. I miss him every day.
Barbara Co
December 7, 2016
I've just learned of Jerry Seagle's passing with much sadness. I own a triptych he painted 20 years ago, and it continues to give me great pleasure every day. Condolences to his loved ones.
Dorothy Foster Foster
October 20, 2016
Jerry was the most brilliant artist I ever knew. My head spins when I look at his work and the complexity and beauty of it.
He shared so many of his feelings and his many philosophies with me in the course of many years of phone conversations.
He never ceased to encourage me , answer questions on technique, and spur me on with his often hilarious comments. I feel a great sadness that I can no longer look forward to sharing special moments in which he would always end with I love you.
I first met Jerry at Myrtle beach in a class he was giving and we have remained soul mates since then.
Will always miss you Jerry.....Dorothy
Jimmy Costello
October 2, 2016
I was saddened to hear today of Jerry's passing.
I considered him one of my dearest lifelong friends, which began one hopeful day in the mid 70s on 6th street, downtown Austin, when he lent his enormous talent to Center Stage Theater and his devoted friendship to me, the Artistic Director.
We spent many wonderful hours attempting to bring worthwhile entertainment and exhibitions to the public and I will always be grateful for the "theater series" of paintings he did conveying his artistic impression of the shows and experiences he had at the theater.
I will miss you my friend and Thank you!
September 18, 2016
Had Jerry as an instructor at the Autumn Art Workshops in Halsey NE back in the early 90's. He was an Amazing instructor as well as a fabulous artist. He will certainly be missed by all who knew him. Peace to you, Jerry.Connie Leavitt Estes Park, CO
Josephhammer
July 31, 2016
A good person and wonderful artist. My deepest sympathy to his family
Kelly Newhouse
July 29, 2016
Jerry was my good friend and mentor. I learned so much from him, about love, life and the arts.His spirit will forever live in my heart. He is sincerely missed and I hope he found his peace. I love you Jerry!
Rosanne Thrall
July 18, 2016
Jerry and I became friends late in our lives. He advised me, nurtured me and supported me in my job at the Hill Country Arts Foundation in Ingram, Texas. He entered every show that he could and I am so glad I got to know him. I will miss him terribly.
Bob Grigsby
July 13, 2016
Jerry was the first to encourage me to work with watercolors and I am grateful for that.
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