Douglas K Seaborn

Douglas K. Seaborn, age 85 of Molino, FL passed away Friday, May 16, 2008 after a very short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on May 5, 1923 to William Earl (Ton) and Ruth Kay Seaborn in Walhalla. He joined the Army Air Corps during WWII as a B-17 pilot, earning a Distinguished Flying Cross and a Bronze Star Medal. He spent eighteen months as a German POW surviving the “Death March” across Germany on his return to the U.S. He graduated from Clemson University with a degree in Textile Chemistry. He began his employment with Milliken Mills in SC before transferring to Chemstrand in the mid 50’s. He held several patents with the company and retired from Monsanto in 1985. Doug, also known as Dad, Uncle Doug, Grandpa and Big Ampaw was an avid golfer, still playing up until seven months prior to his death. He also loved taking care of his farm in Molino. Doug was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Nell and three brothers, Bodie, Bill and Robert. He is survived by a brother, Wallace; two daughters, Pamela K. Seaborn and Sally (James) Ragsdale; two grandsons, Seth (Lasha) Ragsdale and Jeb (Tonya) Ragsdale; five great grandchildren, Laurie, Ashley, Chloe, Douglas Russell and Alexis; several nieces, nephews, a host of other relatives and many friends. A brief memorial service will begin at 6:00 PM, Sunday, May 18, 2008 at Faith Chapel Funeral Home North and visitation will continue until 8:00 PM. Mr. Seaborn will be returned to Walhalla, SC for graveside services and burial at Oconee Memorial Park on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 at 10:30 AM. A visitation will be held from 9:00 AM until 10:00 AM at Davenport Funeral Home before the service. Services will be conducted by the Reverend Ed Cotten. The family wishes to thank Dr. Allen Patton and Dr. Nathan Floyd and their staff and the Milton Covenant Hospice Team for their kind and excellent care of Mr. Seaborn. Donations may be made in Doug’s name to Covenant Hospice, 5907 Berryhill Road, Milton, FL 32570. Doug was a true southern gentleman in every sense of the word. His great sense of humor and kind and loving attitude will be greatly missed.