Michael James Seymour was born on July 6, 1950 in Ypsilanti, Michigan to Walter and Shirley Seymour. He was the oldest of five children. Michael passed away on Wednesday September 12, 2018, in Wayne, Michigan, at the age of 68 under the gentle care of Beaumont Hospice.
Michael was the beloved brother of Daniel (Yvonne) Seymour, William (Lisa) Seymour, Thomas Seymour and Mary (John) Bassett; He was also the loving uncle of Brandi Warren, Matthew (Korri) Seymour, Jessica (Christopher) McDaniel, Katherine (Amy Schellenberg) Seymour, Andrea (Edwin) Davoodian, James (Miranda) Bassett, and Julie (Joshua) Kortas; and Great-Uncle of Lincoln Seymour, Inara Bassett, Mason Seymour, Leanna Bassett, Averie Davoodian, Henry McDaniel and Ryan Kortas. Mike will also be missed by his faithful companion... the cat with no name.
Michael was a proud United States Marine Corp Combat Veteran who served in Vietnam. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 25 happy and successful years in skilled trades as a Tool and Die Maker. He enjoyed reading, watching movies, listening to classical music and music from the 1960's. However, his passion was his family. He loved traveling to visit his nieces, help plan family parties, grilling out, and being invited over to any of his sibling's homes to eat tuna casserole ("Mom's recipe"). He was a kind and gentle soul who will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Mike's family will receive friends for a memorial gathering on Sunday, September 16, 2018 from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Harry J. Will Funeral Home, 34567 Michigan Avenue, Wayne, Michigan 48184.
There will be a scripture service and an opportunity to share some memories at 7:00 PM, led by Deacon Ralph Luddecke of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wayne where Mike graduated High School.
The committal service will take place on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 11:00am with military honors delivered by the United States Marine Corp Funeral Honors Team at Great Lakes National Cemetery, 4200 Belford Road, Holly, Michigan 48442.
Michael was concerned about feeding the community and regularly donated to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen in Detroit. Therefore, to honor Michael's memory, the family suggests contributions be made in lieu of flowers to:
Capuchin Soup Kitchen
Development Office
1820 Mount Elliott Street
Detroit, Michigan 48207
http://www.cskdetroit.org/.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared in the guest book for the Seymour family. Please select "Share a Memory"
