Russell Seymour

Russell Warren Seymour "Russ" was born on Halloween, October 31, 1957 in Long Island, New York. He went to be with His Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at his home in Old Town, FL. Russ was the only son of Russell G. and Arliene A. Seymour. The family moved to upstate New York when Rusty was very young. He attended New Lebanon Central School from Kindergarten through high school and graduated in 1975. As a child, Rusty loved and spent much of his time in the great outdoors. He loved minibikes, snowmobiles and sports cars. They were some of his favorite past times. He was an avid fisherman from an early age, and could often be found at nearby ponds or streams with a can of night crawlers. Rusty loved his White Socks Little League Team and enjoyed earning his Cub Scout badge. Russ's dad instructed him on guns and gun safety, and he could often be found in the woods hunting squirrels or deer. He had many friends and spent time swimming in Queechy Lake. He also frequently enjoyed ice cream with friends at Kelly's Ice Cream stand. Russ was a big brother and always watched over his little sisters. At the age of 18, Russ joined the U.S. Air Force and proudly served his country for a four year term. Russ deeply loved his two sons and taught them how to fish, hunt, play football, basketball, and baseball. He taught them how to ride dirt bikes and how to drive. He introduced his children to God and acted as a neighborhood father for those kids who did not have a dad. He enjoyed cooking and helping others. He had a Black Belt in Karate and taught karate to his children and to others. He touched many lives and he was exceedingly proud of his grandson, Christian. Russ worked for years for Pratt Whitney in Connecticut until he retired. He lived in Old Town, Florida with his life partner, Tina Ellison. He was an active member of the American Legion Post #383 where he had served in all leadership positions including Commander. Russ is survived by his two sons, Matthew Seymour and Brendon Seymour both of Kingsland, Georgia and a grandson, Christian Seymour. He is also survived by two sisters, Jacqueline Keough (Dave Jones) of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Valerie Ward of Inglis, Florida and other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents, Russell G. and Arliene Seymour and a nephew Jordan Ward. Russ was a Christian who had accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. We love you and we will miss you until we meet again, but we will remember what a hero, great son, partner, brother, father, grandfather, and friend you were. We will see you in Heaven. A memorial service for Russ will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at the Florida National Cemetery. Arrangements have been placed under the care of the Rick Gooding Funeral Home Chiefland Chapel, with locations in Cross City 352-498-5400 and Chiefland 352-493-0050. Please sign the online guest book at rickgoodingfuneralhomes.com

Russell Seymour

October 31, 1957 - December 19, 2023