SEELEY, James Alfred
Passed away in Sacramento, CA, on January 24, 2005 after a heroic battle with pulmonary disease. He was born on June 4, 1920, in Rushville, IL. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran like his wife and two sons, he served his country from Dec. 29, 1941, to Jan. 11, 1946, in the Southwest Pacific Area from Feb. 23, 1942-Jan. 15, 1945, and participated in the landing on Vella, LeVella, BSI, from Aug. 15, 1943-July 15, 1944. He was a man of generosity and compassion with a great sense of humor. Continuous devotion to his late wife, June M. Seeley, who passed away in 1989. Loving father to his son, Frank W. Seeley, who passed away in 1982. Most beloved father to James A.
Seeley Jr. and his wife, Sandra Lee, who cared for him and loved him always until he passed away. Also survived by one sister, Vesta Reynolds Stark of Pittsfield, IL, five grandchildren and a several great-grandchildren. You will be greatly missed, and we thank you for the memories. Private family services.
Published in the Sacramento Bee on 1/26/2005.
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