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Ray Seegers Obituary

Ray Thomas Seegers SUMMERVILLE - Ray Thomas Seegers entered into eternal rest on February 18, 2017 at his home in Summerville, surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of Betty Fennell Seegers of Hanahan for 55 years. He was born January 30, 1942 in Moncks Corner, SC, to Dove Curtis and Essie Deas Seegers. He is survived by two daughters, Alisa Seegers-Durr and Tracy Seegers Moore (Todd); and a son, Ray Thomas Seegers Jr.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; four sisters, Mildred Martin, Minnie Tant, Jean Gold, Shirley Gold; and a brother, Roy Seegers. Ray proudly served in the US Army from 1961-1970, completed two combat tours in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star and the Galantry Cross with Bronze Star. He is a retired supervisor from the Naval Publication and Printing Office located at the former Naval Shipyard. He enjoyed dancing with wife, the true love of his life, at the Elks lodge, West Ashley. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, February 21, 2017 from 12 pm to 2 pm at CAROLINA MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME with the Celebration of Life Service at 2 pm, burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. Arrangement by CAROLINA MEMORIAL PARK, FUNERALS and CREMATIONS, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406 (843)797-2222. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.carolinamemorial.com. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Feb. 19 to Feb. 20, 2017.

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Lynn Ayres

February 13, 2019

Hello Betty, Time seems to go so fast. It is difficult for me to see that your beloved, Ray, went home to the loving arms of Jesus 2 years ago. I hope you are finding peace. Many Blessings! Lynn & Ken Ayres

March 5, 2017

As you remember your beloved one, may our Father the God of peace give you comfort and peace in every way today, tomorrow, and always. Please accept my sincere condolences. Ps 94:18-19

Brenda Manning

March 4, 2017

Betty & Family, I just heard of the "Love of your life" passing. I have so many fond memories of times we spent together, many years ago. Ray was such a talented man. I marveled when we visited the home he built in Moncks Corner. You're in my thoughts and prayers. Love to all the family...

February 27, 2017

Betty, We are sorry for your loss. Ray was a great man. We really enjoyed dancing with you both at the Elks. We have some fond memories of you both.

Larry and Bonnie Pitzner (Del Webb - Cane Bay)

Lynn & Ken Ayres

February 25, 2017

Dear Betty and Family, Ken and I are so very sorry to hear of Ray's passing. My heart is heavy with the sadness I feel for you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. God speed, Ray and rest in peace.

Benjamin "Buddy" Brigman

February 23, 2017

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

February 23, 2017

Thinking of you and your family in our hearts and prayers,
Jeff and Carol Tisdale

Brenda Barnett

February 21, 2017

Ray, I am so sorry for the loss of your dear father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this extremely difficult time. May God give you all comfort and peace!

February 21, 2017

Mrs. Seegers and family, So sorry for your loss. I worked with Ray at Publications and Printing. He was always so nice. Praying for you and the family. Elsie Cox

February 21, 2017

TO the Seegers Family--

I am so sorry for your loss. Ray has told me so many fond stories about his father and what a wise, kind man he was. I know you all miss him dearly.

With deepest sympathy,

Sharon Winkler, Naval Health Clinic, Charleston

Rick Mahon

February 21, 2017

I work with Ray at the VA. So sorry for your loss; our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult.

Mary Eaton

February 20, 2017

Betty,
Words can't express the sorrow I feel after reading of Ray's passing today. You and he literally made my sorrow turn into joy by teaching me how to dance before George came into my life. Ray was always so gracious to help us single women enjoy life again and you were so kind to want him to help us learn to dance. We had such fun at the Elks and other dance locations. Y'all were the happiest couple I ever met and I know Ray loved you more than anything. Just know that you are left with many happy memories and so many people who love you.
Mary Eaton

February 20, 2017

Betty and Family - so very sorry for your loss. Ray was such a joy to be with and there was never any doubt of how much he loved you and his family. He was such a special man. Steve and I enjoyed being able to dance and enjoy dancing at the Elk's was totally due to meeting Ray and you. God's peace. Pat

Christina Baynes

February 20, 2017

Aunt Betty I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Ray was a great man and will be truly missed. I will cherish all the great line dancing memories we shared. Love you and praying for all the family.

February 20, 2017

Betty
My fondest memories of Ray are when Judy and I followed you and Ray around the dance floor at the Elk's doing the Wooden Nickel and other couples line dances. I am so so sorry for your loss. Ray will be greatly missed.
J R Van Vechten

Jon Butzon

February 20, 2017

Betty, I am so sorry for your loss. Ray was a fine man and I enjoyed knowing him. Thanks to him and to you for all you gave me through music and dance.

February 20, 2017

I can not remember not knowing my life long friend Ray. He taught me how to tie my shoes my first day in school. We played Cowboys and Indians as kids. He always wore a black cowboy hat and a black vest, even as a kid. After we were both young men and we didn't see each other for many years, when I finally ran into him again, There he was, the same old cowboy from the pass. black vest, boots and Betty, line dancing. If there was ever a man that loved life, this was Ray. Betty, his kids, grand kids and family always came first,and he told me once that my last name was different, but I was family.
I'm gonna miss my friend and Lord knows I hated this to have happen. But he fought with all his might to stay for the people he loved the most. But he is suffering no more and for that I am so greatful.
To Betty and all of his family I can only say that Ray will be sadly missed by all that he has ever touched. I loved him like a brother. I don't want you all to be sad to long, because Ray wouldn't want you too. When he left this place knowing he was loved, that's what meant the most to him.
So rest my friend and when we meet again, Don't forget, Black Hat, Black Vest and Cowboy Boots.

Ray Mixson

February 20, 2017

Ms. Betty: I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Ray. This is so shocking. What a fine gentleman. My prayers are with you and your family.

February 20, 2017

Betty, Our hearts go out to you and your family on your loss. Being with you and Ray was always a pleasure. We will treasure our memories of Ray.
Love, Murray and Donna Tanner

February 20, 2017

Betty- I'm so sorry for your loss Ray was indeed one in a million. He was such a gracious man and one I was fond of he was sweet he would always take time to dance with the widowed ladies at the Elks club. He will be missed by so many. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your lovely family.
Susie Schwertfeger

Jim and Sue Schneider

February 20, 2017

Mrs. Seegers,
Sorry for you loss. He will be greatly missed by you and the family.

February 20, 2017

Betty...you know how much we love you and ray...I am so sorry...remember all the good times dancing at the Elks...will truly miss him..Jackie & Melvin Hughes

Joan Dodd

February 19, 2017

Betty
I am so sorry about Ray. He was a very good man an a wonderful husband. Jim and I have always loved Ray.
When we would come down to visit he would always see that we had breakfast and coffee. We will always remember him.
You had a great guy that you had married and a great father.
GOD Bless You ANd Your Family
We love you so much and always will.
Your Sister Joan And Brotherinlaw Jim

Mark and Sandra Johnson

February 19, 2017

Ray was kind and thoughtful, he loved his best friend and wife Betty and adored his family. Through the years he made friendships that have stood the test of time. We celebrate that the battle is done and he has moved to his place in heaven, his human suffering has ended and is now glorified and watching over us.

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