Funeral services for David M. Seago, 82, of Alba, were held on March 27 at Lake Fork Baptist Church. Interment followed at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Mineola.
Serving as pallbearers were his grandsons, Cole Mitchell, Carson Seago, Jaxon James, Hudson James, Chris Kinworthy and Ryan Sharber. Honorary pallbearers were lifelong friends, Jimmy Johns, Kenneth Williams and Bob Boyd, as well as the Quitman High School Class of 1961 and the Region VII Education Service Center.
Mr. Seago died on March 24, 2025. He was born on August 18, 1942, to Carson and Glenna Ruth Sparks Seago. He married Lynda Low Seago on January 22, 1966. They built a life centered on family, service and community. He was a proud graduate of Quitman High School, class of 1961, and attended Stephen F. Austin State University, where he ran track on a full scholarship.
With a career in education spanning 46 years, Mr. Seago served as a teacher, coach, principal and superintendent. He left a lasting impact on countless students, colleagues and fellow educators. His dedication extended beyond the classroom, and he continued to mentor young athletes and be active in track meets across Texas, ensuring future generations had the same opportunities he cherished.
After retiring, he enjoyed playing golf, traveling across the country to watch his grandchildren participate in sports, and going on adventures with Lynda and several lifelong friends.
Mr. Seago is survived by his wife of 59 years; children, Laura Mitchell (John) of Pickton, David Carson (Jenifer) of Whitesboro, and Libby James (Jason) of Valley View; grandchildren, Katie Kinworthy (Chris), Amanda Sharber (Ryan), Cole Mitchell (Shelby), Lyndee Jo Mitchell, Ashley Marceaux, Payton Williams, Carson Seago (Savannah), Madyson James (Tommy), Jaxon James, and Hudson James; great-grandchildren, Kyler and Sailee Jo Kinworthy, Liam Sharber, Cheslynn and Brynn Marceaux, Willa Jean Seago, Addi, and Justin and Olivia Martin; sister-in-law, Pam Seago; brothers-in-law, Paul Low and wife Virginia, Larry Low and wife Myra, and Jerry Low and wife Angela; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Don Seago.