Mr. Norman Richard Seely Jr.

Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven Mr. Norman Richard Seely, Jr. of Southaven, MS passed away on July 3rd, 2022. Norman was preceded in death by his father, Norman Richard Seely, Sr.; his mother, Ruby Eileen Seely; and his son-in-law, Clay Wood. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Dianne Elizabeth Seely of Southaven; his daughters, Andrea Wood of Spring Hill, TN, and Karen (Steve) Acuff of Coldwater, MS; his son, Jonathan (Wendy) Seely of Coldwater; his grandchildren, Tyler (Jessica) Acuff, Ryan (Tayler) Acuff, Lucy Acuff, Caroline Wood, Noah Seely, Abby Seely, and Jonah Seely; and his seven great-grandchildren. Norman was born on September 3, 1942 in Champaign, IL. He served honorably in the United States Army Air National Guard and the Army National Guard of Tennessee. After his service, he continued his family’s legacy, of over 100 years, with the Illinois Central Railroad. He retired from the IC after 41 years. During his time in Illinois, he served as a Deacon for Hillcrest Baptist Church in Country Club Hills. In Southaven, Norman was a member of Carriage Hills Baptist Church where he enjoyed singing in the choir. He was an active member of National Association of Retired and Veteran Railway Employee’s, Inc. (NARVE). He loved music, was an avid reader, and was a model railroad enthusiast. Most importantly, he was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather who always put his family first. A visitation will be held Friday, July 8th, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Carriage Hills Baptist Church (8352 Farmington Dr. W, Southaven, MS 38671). A funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m., officiated by Pastor Greg Hurtt. The interment will be at Memphis Memory Gardens (6444 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis, TN 38134). Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven is in charge of arrangements. Donations or memorials in honor of Norman may be made to Carriage Hills Baptist Church. In honor of Mr. Norman Richard Seely, Jr.’s service to our country, the flag of the United States National Guard will be flown at Coleman Funeral Home of Southaven the day of the service. Online condolences may be left on his Tribute Wall at www.colemanfuneralhome.com.

Mr. Norman Richard Seely Jr.

September 3, 1942 - July 3, 2022

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