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Morris Seamans Obituary
He was a 30-year veteran of the United States Air Force where he served as an air traffic controller and obtained the rank of Chief Master Sergeant. He was a dedicated son of the south whose overseas assignments included Taiwan, Germany, Vietnam and Michigan.
He was a graduate of McKenzie High School and earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Southern Illinois.
He was a devoted husband, father, uncle and friend. He is survived by his daughter in spirit, Elena Devito and husband Larry; and his nieces, Patty Kingery and husband Glenn, Joyce Sigler and husband Carl, and Sherry Mason and husband Mike.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Lynette Ferguson Seamans; their son, Douglas Allen; his parents, Icia and Herman Seamans; his sister, Bobbye Seamans Barlow and his brother, James Douglas Seamans.
The family would like to thank Sage Oaks Assisted Living and St. Joseph Hospice for the excellent care provided for their loved one.
Family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the memorial service at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 12, 2025, at Riley Smith & Sons Funeral Home, 1810 W. 4th Street, DeQuincy, Louisiana.
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James Cable
August 17, 2025
I was stationed at Castle AFB, and worked for/with Chief Seamans. We shared our discharge date, and I have thought kindly, and with great respect often over the last 40 years. He was a grand Chief, and more than once I saw him stand up to our Major. Rest well Chief, rest well.
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