Jerry Lee Seals, 81, of Niles, died Sunday, February 9, 2025. His life began November 23, 1943 in Niles, Michigan born to Everett and Edith Seals.
Jerry honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1961 to 1965. He was in the construction equipment industry for most of his life. He served at the Red Bud Area Food Pantry which was a homeless ministry supported by Buchanan Christian Church. It was an outreach ministry for the areas of Niles and Buchanan. Jerry felt that serving the needy is the best work in life. No matter who he encountered, they were immediately enthralled by him.
Jerry will be greatly missed by family and friends. He is survived by two sons and their wives, Todd and Malia Seals of Colorado, Brent and Stephanie Seals of Cassopolis; grandchildren Keoni Eckinger of Colorado and Satchel Seals of Cassopolis; brother Jim and his wife Sandy Seals.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Everett and Edith Seals
Arrangements have been entrusted to Halbritter Wickens Funeral Services, Niles. Please share a memory or a message online: halbritterwickens.com.
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615 E Main St, Niles, MI 49120

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