Atlanta – William “Bill” D. Seymour, 92, of Atlanta, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Lincoln Memorial Hospital.
Services for Bill will be held at Eminence Christian Church in rural Atlanta on Saturday, May 31, 2025. Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. and will conclude with Funeral Services at 11:00 a.m. officiated by Rev. Henry Johnson. Burial will follow at the Atlanta Cemetery. Military Rites will be provided by Atlanta American Legion Post #341.
William D. Seymour was born February 9, 1933, in Cissna Park, the son of Herbert N. and Leah M. Schott Seymour. He was united in marriage to Rosalie Peterson on September 5, 1954. She survives.
Bill is also survived by four children: Kevin (Lea Ann) Seymour, Lori (Ron) Peters, Marla (Denis) Unser, and Tammy (Darren) Holmes; ten grandchildren: Aaron (Giuliana), Sarah, Jordan (Samantha), Corey (Jasmine), Jeremy (Michaela), Lindsey (Sam), Brant (Ali), Brianna (Drew), and Braden; four great-grandchildren: Lili, Elena, Addi, and Callie; and one brother, David Seymour.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Justin; and two brothers: John and Don.
Bill was a graduate of East Lynn High School and served in the United States Army, stationed at Ft. Polk, Louisiana, where he was a member of the military band. He was a band instructor first for Atlanta schools, which then became part of the Olympia School District, for 31 years. He had served as chairman of Olympia Music Department, an Elder and Board Member for many years at Eminence Christian Church of which he was a member, on the Atlanta Library Board and Atlanta/Eminence Park Board. Bill had also worked at the IRS distribution center in Bloomington for 25 years. Through the years, Bill played bass in several dance bands, including the Don Smith Orchestra, and trombone in the Atlanta Community Band. He was a member of the Atlanta American Legion #341 and also served as bookkeeper for the Atlanta Ministerial Association. Bill was also a proud “Keeper of the Clock” at the Atlanta Public Library.
For many, many people, Bill was the “Leader of the Band.”
Memorials may be made to Eminence Christian Church.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Quiram-Peasley Funeral Home of Atlanta.
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I remember Bill well, I sat first chair clarinet for three years my sister was before me . He was great he will be missed.
Kevin and Lee Ann, please know our prayers for comfort are with you and your family. Love, Mark and Becky Doran
Kevin and Lee Ann,
You have one of the kindest families I have ever met. My heart goes out to you!