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Howard Warren Seagraves
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Birth: Oct. 5, 1931
Death: Jun. 24, 2012
Lake Arthur: funeral services will be held at Lake Arthur Christian Campground in Lake Arthur, LA on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at 2:00 PM honoring the life of Howard Warren Seagraves, age 80, who was called to his heavenly father June 24, 2012 while in the comfort of his home at the campground surrounded by his beloved family. Mr. Howard will be laid to rest in St. Anthony Cemetery where he will be honored with full military rites. Rev. LaMarylis Cotten will be officiating his services.
Howard was born in Jennings, LA to the late Sidney Joseph Seagraves and the late Gracie Patterson Seagraves on October 5, 1931. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Howard was an engineer (NRECA) for the Jeff Davis Co-op. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the American Legion Post 403 in Lake Arthur, and a member of the V.F.W. Post 3244 where he was a Quartermaster and chaplain. Howard was treasurer of Lake Christian Campground for 28 years. He enjoyed woodworking and fishing with his grandchildren.
Howard is survived by his beloved wife of 32 years, Ethel Broussard Seagraves of Lake Arthur; his two sons, Kevin Seagraves (Janet) of Jennings and Kip Seagraves also of Jennings; two step sons, Kelly Broussard of Gueydan and Stephen Condley of Lake Charles; his two daughters, Rene' Trauth (Anthony) of Jennings and Kara Whitehouse (Darrel) of Muscle Shoals, AL; four step daughters, Christina Fields (James) of Iota, Katrina Fuselier (Jimmy) of Lake Arthur, Jeni Broussard of Jennings, and Matilda LaCombe of Iota; his brother, Melvin Ray Seagraves (Mary) of Fairfield, TX; 24 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren.
Howard was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Gracie Seagraves; and one great grandchild.
Carrying Howard to his eternal resting place in St. Anthony Cemetery will be Anthony Trauth, Kevin Seagraves, Ahmad Willis, Kelly Broussard, Sidney Trauth, and Stephen Condley. Honorary pallbearers will be Kip Seagraves, Joseph Seagraves, James Fields, and Darrel Whitehouse.
Visitation will be held at Matthews & Son Funeral Home in Lake Arthur, LA on Wednesday, June 27th from 9:30 AM until 9:00 PM and will resume on Thursday at 10:00 AM until 12:30 PM. Visitation will be held at Lake Arthur Christian Campground on June 28th from 12:30 PM until the time of his services at 2:00 PM.
Burial:
Saint Anthony Catholic Church Cemetery
Lake Arthur
Jefferson Davis Parish
Louisiana, USA
Maintained by: Kathy S. Savoie
Originally Created by: VERNA
Record added: Jun 25, 2012
Find A Grave Memorial# 92572118
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1931 - 2012 (80 years)