FRANKLIN – James Augustus Seay, 93, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 12, 2021.
Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James Harrison and Mary Etta Raby Seay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie McConnell Seay; and siblings, Bessie Baker, Esther Seay, Annie Boekelheide, Irene Sowder, Charles Seay, Frank Seay, and Thomas J. Seay.
James was a member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church and attended Bethel United Methodist Church. He served in the Army and was a Purple Heart recipient of the Korean War.
He is survived by his daughters, Karen Crabtree (Steve) of Franklin and Margaret McConnell (Mark) of Franklin; and grandchildren, Stephan Crabtree, Timothy Crabtree, Samuel Crabtree, Matthew McConnell, and Christopher McConnell; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Sunday Aug. 15, 2021, at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Chaplain Emily Beaver officiated. Military honors were provided by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.
Pallbearers were Stephan Crabtree, Timothy Crabtree, Samuel Crabtree, Matthew McConnell, Christopher McConnell, and Joe Breedlove.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Program, Charles George VAMC, 1100 Tunnel Rd. Asheville, NC 28805.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com. Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.