John Floyd Seymour

Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home John F. Chief Seymour-Obit & Picture Use Veterans Flag Herrin-John F. Chief Seymour, 80, died 2:24 P.M., Monday, November 3, 2003 at the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna. John was born July 18, 1923 in Herrin to John Floyd & Hattie (Austin) Seymour. He first married Joyce Shoemake. She preceded him in death. He later married Lois (ODaniel) Stone on February 25, 1977 in Energy. Lois survives. John was a retired electrician from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. He worked at several area coal mines before being employed at SIU-C. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the United States Coast Guard. He was a member of UMWA, IBEW Local #702, Herrin American Legion and VFW Posts, Fifty year member of the Herrin Masonic Lodge, Shriners Ainad Temple in East St. Louis. He was a former member of the Herrin Elks. He was also a lifetime member of Pigeon Inn in Herrin. Survivors Include: Wife: Lois Seymour of Herrin Daughter & Son In Law: Patricia Ann & Lindsey Lawwill of Herrin Son & Daughter In Law: Christopher & Melissa Crombar of Palmdale, CA. Son: Jimmy & Debbie Stone of Clear Creek, WY. Son & Daughter In Law: John Robert & Shelley Stone of Herrin Seventeen Grandchildren Three Great Grandchildren Brother & Sister In Law: Frank & Elaine Seymour of Carterville Sister: Helen Riddle of Marion Sister: Eloise Cochran of Belleville, IL. Also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife. Family wishes to thank the Illinois Veterans Home in Anna for the care & love that was given to John. Also a special thanks to Leah Tackett & her family. Funeral services will be 8:00 P.M., Thursday, November 6, 2003 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home with Rev. Franklin A. Schroeder officiating. Burial will be at a later date at East Lawn Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 5:00 to 8:00 P.M., Thursday at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Parkinson Disease or to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children. Memorial envelopes are available at the funeral home. For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.