Merle Lynn Seats' Obituary
Merle Lynn Seats, 83, of Decatur, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at his home.
Services to celebrate Merle’s life will be 1 p.m. Friday January 14, 2011 at Graceland Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Moran & Goebel Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
Merle was born March 6, 1927 in Decatur, the son of Harold and Mildred Nein Seats. He was a retired union millwright. He married Marilyn Jean Dilley January 17, 1944. She preceded him in death April 23, 2008.
He leaves behind his daughter; Marla Walker of Warrensburg, grandchildren; Karrie Cunningham of Warrensburg, Susan Hill of Forsyth, Jennifer Rodriguez of Decatur, and Tim Seats of Mt. Zion, and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, daughter; Linda Seats, son; Terry Seats, and great-grandson; Zachary Seats.
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