Ronald J. “Ronnie” Seymour, age 57 years, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Mobile.
Ronnie was born in Biloxi. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Ronnie was retired from CSX Railroad as a Bridge Inspector and his love of Special Olympics led him to become a Director of Area 12 and also a volunteer with the Keesler Special Olympics. His interests included all things LSU, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras, Caribbean Cruises and listening to his vast collection of music. Ronnie never missed an episode of Saturday Night Live.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lydia Seymour, Sr.; and his brother, Johnny Seymour, Jr.
Ronnie’s survivors include his sisters, Kay Bruening, Pamela Cox, Sheila Seymour and Becky (Nick) Gatian; his brother, Randy Seymour; his nieces, Keri Green, Angie Batia, Tina Weaver, Kristy Rogers, Leslie Kelley, Mandy Frazier, Yvette Lawler, Elaina Thompson and Alyssa Acevedo; his nephew, Dr. Eric Seymour; numerous great nieces and nephews; and former wife and close friend, Sherry Garrett.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be made to the Area 12 Special Olympics, 15 Olympic Way, Madison, MS 39110.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at Bellande Cemetery.
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Ronald J. Seymour', April 9, 2015.
The Sun Herald, 'Biloxian Ronnie Seymour loved life, LSU, and "SNL" ', April 9, 2015.
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"Biloxian Ronnie Seymour love life, LSU, and 'SNL'"
from The Sun Herald, April 9, 2015.
Ronnie Seymour of Biloxi was known for his love of Caribbean cruises, the LSU Tigers, "Saturday Night Live" and volunteering his time to better his community.
"He lived life to the fullest," his sister, Sheila Seymour, said.
Seymour's passion for volunteering with the Special Olympics eventually led him to being named director of area 12.
"Ronnie was great to work with," said Terry Shinall, athletic director of Mississippi's Special Olympics branch. "A guy like that is always great for the program."
Shinall said Seymour gave the athletes everything he could and they responded to his guidance.
"He was just so genuine," Shinall said. "When he spoke, you listened and learned."
Sheila Seymour said Ronnie had a vigor about him that usually made him the center of attention.
"He loved events with a lot of people," she said. "His favorite was Mardi Gras because he could talk to hundreds of people."
Ronnie was also an avid sports fan who bled purple and gold for his LSU Tigers.
"The funeral is centered around LSU," his sister said. "His urn is purple and gold."
Ronnie's love for sports extended beyond Baton Rouge, and he loved to bring his family with him on journeys to stadiums.
"He took our mother to an Atlanta Braves game and had the scoreboard technician put up a message wishing her a happy birthday," Sheila Seymour said. "Tears were in his eyes he was so happy he could do that for his mom."
Growing up with six siblings, Sheila Seymour said the house could be chaotic, but one constant was seeing Ronnie glued to the TV every Saturday night.
"As long as I can remember, he watched that show," she said. "He didn't miss an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' in his entire life."
She said Ronnie would take his great sense of humor with him to at least two Caribbean cruises a year and make a whole new slew of new friends.
"I like to think that's where he is now," she said. "Out touring those beautiful islands on his forever cruise."
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Biloxian Ronnie Seymour loved life, LSU, and "SNL" ', April 9, 2015.
Ronnie was born in Biloxi. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Ronnie was retired from CSX Railroad as a Bridge Inspector and his love of Special Olympics led him to become a Director of Area 12 and also a volunteer with the Keesler Special Olympics. His interests included all things LSU, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras, Caribbean Cruises and listening to his vast collection of music. Ronnie never missed an episode of Saturday Night Live.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lydia Seymour, Sr.; and his brother, Johnny Seymour, Jr.
Ronnie’s survivors include his sisters, Kay Bruening, Pamela Cox, Sheila Seymour and Becky (Nick) Gatian; his brother, Randy Seymour; his nieces, Keri Green, Angie Batia, Tina Weaver, Kristy Rogers, Leslie Kelley, Mandy Frazier, Yvette Lawler, Elaina Thompson and Alyssa Acevedo; his nephew, Dr. Eric Seymour; numerous great nieces and nephews; and former wife and close friend, Sherry Garrett.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be made to the Area 12 Special Olympics, 15 Olympic Way, Madison, MS 39110.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at Bellande Cemetery.
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Ronald J. Seymour', April 9, 2015.
The Sun Herald, 'Biloxian Ronnie Seymour loved life, LSU, and "SNL" ', April 9, 2015.
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"Biloxian Ronnie Seymour love life, LSU, and 'SNL'"
from The Sun Herald, April 9, 2015.
Ronnie Seymour of Biloxi was known for his love of Caribbean cruises, the LSU Tigers, "Saturday Night Live" and volunteering his time to better his community.
"He lived life to the fullest," his sister, Sheila Seymour, said.
Seymour's passion for volunteering with the Special Olympics eventually led him to being named director of area 12.
"Ronnie was great to work with," said Terry Shinall, athletic director of Mississippi's Special Olympics branch. "A guy like that is always great for the program."
Shinall said Seymour gave the athletes everything he could and they responded to his guidance.
"He was just so genuine," Shinall said. "When he spoke, you listened and learned."
Sheila Seymour said Ronnie had a vigor about him that usually made him the center of attention.
"He loved events with a lot of people," she said. "His favorite was Mardi Gras because he could talk to hundreds of people."
Ronnie was also an avid sports fan who bled purple and gold for his LSU Tigers.
"The funeral is centered around LSU," his sister said. "His urn is purple and gold."
Ronnie's love for sports extended beyond Baton Rouge, and he loved to bring his family with him on journeys to stadiums.
"He took our mother to an Atlanta Braves game and had the scoreboard technician put up a message wishing her a happy birthday," Sheila Seymour said. "Tears were in his eyes he was so happy he could do that for his mom."
Growing up with six siblings, Sheila Seymour said the house could be chaotic, but one constant was seeing Ronnie glued to the TV every Saturday night.
"As long as I can remember, he watched that show," she said. "He didn't miss an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' in his entire life."
She said Ronnie would take his great sense of humor with him to at least two Caribbean cruises a year and make a whole new slew of new friends.
"I like to think that's where he is now," she said. "Out touring those beautiful islands on his forever cruise."
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Biloxian Ronnie Seymour loved life, LSU, and "SNL" ', April 9, 2015.
Ronald J. “Ronnie” Seymour, age 57 years, of Mobile, Alabama, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 in Mobile.
Ronnie was born in Biloxi. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Ronnie was retired from CSX Railroad as a Bridge Inspector and his love of Special Olympics led him to become a Director of Area 12 and also a volunteer with the Keesler Special Olympics. His interests included all things LSU, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras, Caribbean Cruises and listening to his vast collection of music. Ronnie never missed an episode of Saturday Night Live.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lydia Seymour, Sr.; and his brother, Johnny Seymour, Jr.
Ronnie’s survivors include his sisters, Kay Bruening, Pamela Cox, Sheila Seymour and Becky (Nick) Gatian; his brother, Randy Seymour; his nieces, Keri Green, Angie Batia, Tina Weaver, Kristy Rogers, Leslie Kelley, Mandy Frazier, Yvette Lawler, Elaina Thompson and Alyssa Acevedo; his nephew, Dr. Eric Seymour; numerous great nieces and nephews; and former wife and close friend, Sherry Garrett.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be made to the Area 12 Special Olympics, 15 Olympic Way, Madison, MS 39110.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at Bellande Cemetery.
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Ronald J. Seymour', April 9, 2015.
The Sun Herald, 'Biloxian Ronnie Seymour loved life, LSU, and "SNL" ', April 9, 2015.
______________________________________________________________________________
"Biloxian Ronnie Seymour love life, LSU, and 'SNL'"
from The Sun Herald, April 9, 2015.
Ronnie Seymour of Biloxi was known for his love of Caribbean cruises, the LSU Tigers, "Saturday Night Live" and volunteering his time to better his community.
"He lived life to the fullest," his sister, Sheila Seymour, said.
Seymour's passion for volunteering with the Special Olympics eventually led him to being named director of area 12.
"Ronnie was great to work with," said Terry Shinall, athletic director of Mississippi's Special Olympics branch. "A guy like that is always great for the program."
Shinall said Seymour gave the athletes everything he could and they responded to his guidance.
"He was just so genuine," Shinall said. "When he spoke, you listened and learned."
Sheila Seymour said Ronnie had a vigor about him that usually made him the center of attention.
"He loved events with a lot of people," she said. "His favorite was Mardi Gras because he could talk to hundreds of people."
Ronnie was also an avid sports fan who bled purple and gold for his LSU Tigers.
"The funeral is centered around LSU," his sister said. "His urn is purple and gold."
Ronnie's love for sports extended beyond Baton Rouge, and he loved to bring his family with him on journeys to stadiums.
"He took our mother to an Atlanta Braves game and had the scoreboard technician put up a message wishing her a happy birthday," Sheila Seymour said. "Tears were in his eyes he was so happy he could do that for his mom."
Growing up with six siblings, Sheila Seymour said the house could be chaotic, but one constant was seeing Ronnie glued to the TV every Saturday night.
"As long as I can remember, he watched that show," she said. "He didn't miss an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' in his entire life."
She said Ronnie would take his great sense of humor with him to at least two Caribbean cruises a year and make a whole new slew of new friends.
"I like to think that's where he is now," she said. "Out touring those beautiful islands on his forever cruise."
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Biloxian Ronnie Seymour loved life, LSU, and "SNL" ', April 9, 2015.
Ronnie was born in Biloxi. He was a graduate of Ocean Springs High School and attended the University of Southern Mississippi. Ronnie was retired from CSX Railroad as a Bridge Inspector and his love of Special Olympics led him to become a Director of Area 12 and also a volunteer with the Keesler Special Olympics. His interests included all things LSU, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Mardi Gras, Caribbean Cruises and listening to his vast collection of music. Ronnie never missed an episode of Saturday Night Live.
He is preceded in death by his parents, John and Lydia Seymour, Sr.; and his brother, Johnny Seymour, Jr.
Ronnie’s survivors include his sisters, Kay Bruening, Pamela Cox, Sheila Seymour and Becky (Nick) Gatian; his brother, Randy Seymour; his nieces, Keri Green, Angie Batia, Tina Weaver, Kristy Rogers, Leslie Kelley, Mandy Frazier, Yvette Lawler, Elaina Thompson and Alyssa Acevedo; his nephew, Dr. Eric Seymour; numerous great nieces and nephews; and former wife and close friend, Sherry Garrett.
In lieu of flowers the family prefers donations be made to the Area 12 Special Olympics, 15 Olympic Way, Madison, MS 39110.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Ocean Springs Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Saturday, April 11, 2015 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 9:00 am until service time. Burial will follow at Bellande Cemetery.
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Ronald J. Seymour', April 9, 2015.
The Sun Herald, 'Biloxian Ronnie Seymour loved life, LSU, and "SNL" ', April 9, 2015.
______________________________________________________________________________
"Biloxian Ronnie Seymour love life, LSU, and 'SNL'"
from The Sun Herald, April 9, 2015.
Ronnie Seymour of Biloxi was known for his love of Caribbean cruises, the LSU Tigers, "Saturday Night Live" and volunteering his time to better his community.
"He lived life to the fullest," his sister, Sheila Seymour, said.
Seymour's passion for volunteering with the Special Olympics eventually led him to being named director of area 12.
"Ronnie was great to work with," said Terry Shinall, athletic director of Mississippi's Special Olympics branch. "A guy like that is always great for the program."
Shinall said Seymour gave the athletes everything he could and they responded to his guidance.
"He was just so genuine," Shinall said. "When he spoke, you listened and learned."
Sheila Seymour said Ronnie had a vigor about him that usually made him the center of attention.
"He loved events with a lot of people," she said. "His favorite was Mardi Gras because he could talk to hundreds of people."
Ronnie was also an avid sports fan who bled purple and gold for his LSU Tigers.
"The funeral is centered around LSU," his sister said. "His urn is purple and gold."
Ronnie's love for sports extended beyond Baton Rouge, and he loved to bring his family with him on journeys to stadiums.
"He took our mother to an Atlanta Braves game and had the scoreboard technician put up a message wishing her a happy birthday," Sheila Seymour said. "Tears were in his eyes he was so happy he could do that for his mom."
Growing up with six siblings, Sheila Seymour said the house could be chaotic, but one constant was seeing Ronnie glued to the TV every Saturday night.
"As long as I can remember, he watched that show," she said. "He didn't miss an episode of 'Saturday Night Live' in his entire life."
She said Ronnie would take his great sense of humor with him to at least two Caribbean cruises a year and make a whole new slew of new friends.
"I like to think that's where he is now," she said. "Out touring those beautiful islands on his forever cruise."
REFERENCES:
The Sun Herald, 'Biloxian Ronnie Seymour loved life, LSU, and "SNL" ', April 9, 2015.
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