George J. Seals

George J. Seals, 86, of Hickory died Saturday, June 16, 2012 at his residence. Born in Burke County, NC on May 10, 1926, he was the son of the late Benjamin Harrison Seals and Ona Jarrett Seals. George was a member of North Morganton United Methodist Church and was an avid sportsman.A loving husband and father, George is survived by his wife of 57 years, Jane Bacon Seals of the home; children, Chris Seals of Foothill Ranch, CA, Gina Seals Farley and her husband, Jerry, of Kettering, OH, Nick Seals and his wife, Lois, of Glen Alpine, NC, and Laura Seals Taylor and her husband, Dr. Jack Taylor, of the U.S. Navy; grandchildren, Sophie Farley, Devin Farley, Jackson Taylor, and Benjamin Taylor; a sister, Mary Alice Arnett of Hampton, VA; a step-granddaughter, Ashley Cook; and a step-great-granddaughter, Alaina Cook.In addition to his parents, George was preceded in death by his brother, Eugene Seals, and a granddaughter, Olivia Seals.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 20, 2012 at North Morganton United Methodist Church with Rev. Neill Shaw officiating. Entombment will follow in the church columbarium. The family will receive friends at the church for one hour prior to the service.Memorial contributions may be made to North Morganton United Methodist Church, 990 Sanford Dr., Morganton, NC 28655.Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.