Emery Fred Seaman Jr. Obituary
Emery Fred Seaman, Jr was born November 17, 1942, in Wyandotte, Michigan. He was the second of seven children born to Emery and Viola Seaman. He grew up in Bay City, Michigan; after graduating high school, Emery spent time at North Central Bible College and doing odd jobs. He then moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, and enrolled in Del Mar Community College, where he would earn an associate degree in drafting. He returned to Michigan and got a job working at Ford Motor Company as a draftsman, and shortly afterward, he met Carole Simcox. Three months later, on October 23, 1964, they were married. Emery was a devoted family man. Somehow, he juggled his family, a full-time job, attending night school at the University of Michigan, and serving at church.
In 1975, after graduating from the University of Michigan with a BSME, Emery accepted a job at Texas Instruments and moved his family to Richardson, Texas. Emery later enrolled in night school and earned his MBA while continuing to work for Texas Instruments.
Throughout his life, Emery served faithfully in the churches he was a member of Fairhaven Assembly of God, North Central Assembly of God, Calvary Chapel, Christian Life Cathedral, Covenant Church, and Grace Outreach Center. He served in almost every capacity, including deacon, usher, Royal Ranger leader, and board member. Emery had a heart for missions and gave generously to missionaries and ministries worldwide.
Emery loved playing softball, watching University of Michigan football, reading western novels, and eating ice cream. He loved to sing, particularly southern gospel music and Broadway musicals. Emery was a devoted husband, father, Papa, and community leader.
Emery is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carole; his son Tim (Melanie); his daughter Suzanne Staebler (Brian Moore); his grandchildren Clark Staebler, Ashley Traver (Ryan), Grace Staebler, and Samuel Seaman; his brother David Seaman (Bonnie); his uncle Gene Seaman (Ellen); seven nieces, two nephews, multiple great nieces and nephews, and many, many friends who loved his quick wit, the twinkle in his eyes and his servant’s heart.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. His celebration of life service will immediately follow at 2:00 p.m. Both will be held at Restland Funeral Home, Memorial Chapel (the main building), 13005 Greenville Ave., Dallas, TX 75243. (469) 925-1436.
