Donald Wayne Don Seay, 67, passed away Saturday, October 27,2001, in his home in Ryan, after spending the afternoon eating lunch and watching football with his three sons, family and friends, at the family ranch.

Don was a retired rancher, part-time postal clerk at the Ryan Post Office, served as a Director on the Red River Valley REA Board for 21 years, a Little League coach, and a faithful member of the Ryan United Methodist Church.

He loved sports, playing with his grandchildren, dominoes, and supporting the Ryan community. He loved visiting with people and looked forward to class reunions and gatherings. Don will always be remembered for the many stories he told and his genuine love for people.

Don was born November 27, 1933, at the family ranch home in Jefferson County, the son of Oscar Wayne and Willie Estelle Dodd SEay. He was married to Dorothy Marie Hubbard on April 23, 1955, in Sapulpa, Oklahoma. They were married for forty-six years.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Clara Beth Schwartz.

Survivors include: his wife, Dorothy, of the home; their sons - Jim and his wife Dortha of Ryan; Ken, also of Ryan; Greg and his wife Donna of Durant, OK; five grandchildren - Jamie Beth, Jana Marie, Amanda Paige, Zane Bryan, and Grayson Willie GW Seay; nephew - Rick Schwartz; two nieces - Elisa Schwartz and Rebeca Avila.

Funeral services were held at 2:00 PM, Monday, October 29, 2001, at the Ryan United Methodist Church with Steve Harshaw, Clarence Mize and Doug Lott officiating. Burial was in the Ryan Cemetery under the direction of Dudley Funeral Home of Ryan.

Pallbearers were Randy Scott, Greg Ressel, Michael Dyer, Clay Barrett, Vann Dixon, Zachary Smith, Cavan Cash, and Jody Jimerson. Honorary pallbearers were the 1951 Class of Ryan High School and the Red River Valley REA Board of Directors.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ryan United Methodist Church.