Samuel Seaton

Samuel “Sam” Seaton, age 88, passed away Thursday at Durham-Hensley Nursing Home.

He was a life-long member of Mount Hebron United Methodist Church in the Glendale Community and served in many offices. He also served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Magnavox and the city of Greeneville.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years Joan Bitner Seaton; one sister: Martha Seaton; brother: Andrew Seaton; sisters-in-law: Marjorie Miller and Dorothy Miller; special nephews and wives: Lance and Johnna Miller, and David and Lynette Seaton; special great-nephews: Layne and Conner Miller; great-nieces: Mary Grace, Sarah, and Jenna; a godson: Craig (Natalie) Shepherd and children, Ali and Eli Shepherd; special niece: Sharon Dayton; and many other nieces, nephews, family, and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Winnie Miller and L.A. Seaton; brothers: J.C. (Jean), Tommy (Elizabeth) Seaton and Wayne and Jackie Miller.

Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Mt. Hebron Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Long and the Rev. Donald Swift officiating.

The body will lie in state from 2 – 6 p.m. Monday at Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home for family and friends to pay their respects. Due to COVID-19, the family requests no food or visitors to the home. They would appreciate everyone’s understanding of this request. Also, any person planning to attend the graveside service should socially distance and wear a mask. Pallbearers will be Lance Miller, David Seaton, Craig Shepherd, Wayland Seaton, Dennis Seaton, and Myron Bernard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Hebron Cemetery c/o Katrina Broyles 40 Norma Dr. Greeneville, TN 37743.

The family wishes to thank the third-floor East of Greeneville Community Hospital East, Amedisys Hospice, and Durham Hensley Nursing Home for the care in his final days.