Lon L. Seymour

Lon L. Seymour passed away on October 30, 2013, at home with his loving wife, Karen by his side. Lon was born on March 9, 1943 in Carroll, Iowa to Marjorie (Irwin) and Wes Seymour. He graduated from Lake View-Auburn High School and received his Bachelor of Science degree in agricultural business from Iowa State University. He was a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity. Following graduation Lon worked for numerous agricultural companies, which took him to Florida, southern California, northern California, Illinois, and finally North Carolina. He retired from his agricultural career in 2011 and spent time traveling, golfing, playing his guitars, and enjoying time spent with his family.

Lon and Karen are the proud parents of Wendi (Seymour) Younker and Matthew Seymour. He was loved and adored by his four beautiful grandchildren—Kaitlin and Kyle Younker and Abby and Emma Seymour. He was a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, and friend.

Lon lived in Holly Springs, North Carolina for sixteen years. He belonged to the Devil’s Ridge Golf Club and served on the Governing Board for three years. He always looked forward to playing golf with his golfing friends on Saturday mornings.

Lon was a man of considerable talent and he had many interests. He enjoyed carving duck decoys, shore birds and his beautiful wooden Santas. He had a gift and passion for playing his guitars and singing, which were sources of great comfort and happiness for him.

Lon is survived by Karen, his wife of 49 years, daughter Wendi Younker and husband, Steve; son Matthew and wife Kim; four grandchildren, Kaitlin and Kyle Younker, Abby and Emma Seymour; brothers Gene Seymour and wife Norma; Jon Seymour; Bruce Seymour and wife Diane; sisters Gloria Bromley and husband Denny; Cynthia Seymour; brothers-in law Larry Otteman and wife Carole; William Otteman and wife Ann; sister-in-laws Shari Otteman and husband Mike; Jolene Baker, many nieces and nephews, and business and personal friends

He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Marjorie Seymour and his parents-in law Arlin and Shirley Otteman.

The following is a poem by Robert Louis Stevenson that was sent to him by a former co-worker and friend that captures the true essence and spirit of who Lon really was.

That man is a success

Who has lived well

Laughed often and loved much;

Who has gained the respect of intelligent men

And the love of children;

Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;

Who leaves the world better than he found it

Whether by an improved poppy or a perfect poem or a rescued soul;

Who never lacked appreciation of earth’s beauty or failed to express it;

Who looked for the best in others and gave the best he had.

Lon’s smile and sense of humor will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services and burial will be held in Lake View, Iowa and a memorial service in Holly Springs will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.