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1933
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Donald Seawell Obituary
January 27, 1933 - July 23, 2025
Charlotte, North Carolina - Donald Ross Seawell, 92, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, July 23rd, 2025. Don and his sister Mimi grew up in Sanford, NC with their parents Henry P. Seawell and Lura Syfer Seawell. In his teen years Don attended Central High School in Charlotte, graduating in 1951. He then served his country in the Marines. Following his military service, Don worked in the then-new field of telecommunications. He moved around from New York to Florida, finally settling in Charlotte where he started his own company, AirCom (later Teldata Management).
Don enjoyed outdoor sports, community theater and music. His wide-ranging interests and experiences included fast boats and cars. He was active in the Little Theater of Charlotte during the '70's and '80's, and he was a tenor soloist and member of the Chancel Choir at Myers Park Baptist Church.
Don is survived by his wife, Jane R Seawell, children Tracy Bowman and Michael Seawell, grandchildren Jonathan Bowman and Neil VanSciver, and a great-grandchild, Cadence Bowman. He is predeceased by two sons, Philip Ross Seawell and Donald Ross Seawell, Jr. Interment will be in the columbarium wall at Myers Park Baptist Church, and a service will be held there on Monday, July 28th, 2025 at 11:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Humane Society of Charlotte.
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Sherry Williams
July 25, 2025
Jane, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. It has been quite a while since the days when Don and Sam exchanged humorous greetings, but I've never forgotten them. Again, please accept my sympathy.
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