Robert D. Seed, age 90, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his residence.
Robert D. Seed, age 90, of Bridgeport, Illinois, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at his residence. He was born on September 30, 1933, the son of Albert H. and Zelma June (Litherland) Seed. He married Greta Carter on October 01, 1952, and she survives.
Bob served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War. He was a farmer and a retired rural mail carrier with the Bridgeport Post Office. He was a member of the Petrolia United Methodist Church, lifetime member of the Bridgeport Masonic Lodge, a volunteer Petrolia Fireman, and served on the Unit #10 School Board.
Preceding him in death were his parents; two brothers, Richard Seed and James Seed; and one sister, Lynda Bondy.
Survivors include his wife, Greta; three children, David Seed and wife, Tena of Bridgeport, Illinois; Brenda Rousseau and Ronald Jacob of Saint Amant, Louisiana, and T.J. Spillman and husband, Jerry of Olney, Illinois; one brother, T. Mack Seed of Columbus, Indiana; five grandchildren, Shannon Hostettler and husband, Joe of Evansville, Indiana, Jessy Spillman of Lawrenceville, Illinois, Amy Ryan and husband, Ashley of Bridgeport, Illinois, Nick Seed of Sumner, Illinois, and Dexter Rousseau of Denham Springs, Louisiana; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Private services will be conducted at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Petrolia United Methodist Church. Please send cards or letters to the family through the funeral home at PO Box 564, Lawrenceville, Illinois 62439. Emmons-Macey & Steffey Funeral Home in Lawrenceville, Illinois is in charge of the arrangements.
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