Roy Ellis Seward

1 Mar 1923 - 29 Jul 1987

SEWARD Roy Ellis Seward, 64, a native of Surry Co., VA, died Wednesday, July 29, 1987, at his home, Rt. 1, Surry. He was the Owner of Ford, Inc., Surry, and the Roy E. Seward Insurance Agency, Wakefield. He was a member of the Surry Baptist Church, the Jefferson Lodge No. 65 AF&AM, Surry, and he was an Army-Air Force Veteran of WWII. 

He is survived by his wife, Elma Joyner Seward, Elberon, a daughter, Connie S. Langston, Cleveland, TN; three sons, Roy E. Seward, Jr., Richmond, Philip A. Seward of Elberon, Kevin Roger Seward, Boston, Mass.; his mother, Lelia Ellis Seward, Wakefield; two brothers, Henry C. Seward, Montross, E. Baxter Seward, Elberon; three sisters, Mary Lee Brittle and Ann S. Cobb, both of Wakefield, and Virginia S. Thacker, Smithfield; and three grandchildren. 

A funeral service will be Purviance Funeral Chapel, Wakefield, Friday, July 31, 1987, at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. H.B. Topping. Burial with Masonic rites will Moores Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Surry. Memorial donations may be made to the Surry Vol. Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Richmond, Virginia
Richmond Times-Dispatch
30 Jul, 1987
Page 10
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## Narrative Summary of the Obituary

Roy Ellis Seward, born 1 March 1923, passed away on 29 July 1987. He was a business owner and WWII Army Air Force veteran. He was survived by his wife, Elma, their children, his mother, siblings, and grandchildren.

## Narrative Summary of Funeral Services

Roy Ellis Seward's funeral was held on 31 July 1987 at Purviance Funeral Chapel, Wakefield, with burial at Moores Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Surry.

## The Edited Obituary

Roy Ellis Seward

1 March 1923 - 29 July 1987

SEWARD Roy Ellis Seward, 64, a native of Surry Co., VA, died Wednesday, 29 July 1987, at his home, Rt. 1, Surry. He was the owner of Ford, Inc., Surry, and the Roy E. Seward Insurance Agency, Wakefield. He was a member of the Surry Baptist Church, the Jefferson Lodge No. 65 AF&AM, Surry, and he was an Army Air Force veteran of WWII.

He is survived by his wife, Elma Joyner Seward, Elberon, a daughter, Connie S. Langston, Cleveland, TN; three sons, Roy E. Seward, Jr., Richmond, Philip A. Seward of Elberon, Kevin Roger Seward, Boston, Mass.; his mother, Lelia Ellis Seward, Wakefield; two brothers, Henry C. Seward, Montross, E. Baxter Seward, Elberon; three sisters, Mary Lee Brittle and Ann S. Cobb, both of Wakefield, and Virginia S. Thacker, Smithfield; and three grandchildren.

A funeral service will be Purviance Funeral Chapel, Wakefield, Friday, 31 July 1987, at 2:30 p.m. by Rev. H.B. Topping. Burial with Masonic rites will Moores Swamp Baptist Church Cemetery, Surry. Memorial donations may be made to the Surry Vol. Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Richmond, Virginia  
Richmond Times-Dispatch  
30 July 1987  
Page 10

## Vital Statistics Summary

| Name    | Roy Ellis Seward        |
|---------|-------------------------|
| Age     | 64                      |
| Birth   | 1 March 1923; Unknown   |
| Death   | 29 July 1987; Surry, VA |

## Table of Relationships

| Name                    | Relationship   | Residence      |
|-------------------------|----------------|----------------|
| Roy Ellis Seward        | Decedent       | Surry, VA      |
| Elma Joyner Seward      | Spouse         | Elberon, VA    |
| Connie S. Langston      | Child          | Cleveland, TN  |
| Roy E. Seward, Jr.      | Child          | Richmond, VA   |
| Philip A. Seward        | Child          | Elberon, VA    |
| Kevin Roger Seward      | Child          | Boston, MA     |
| Lelia Ellis Seward      | Parent         | Wakefield, VA  |
| Henry C. Seward         | Sibling        | Montross, VA   |
| E. Baxter Seward        | Sibling        | Elberon, VA    |
| Mary Lee Brittle        | Sibling        | Wakefield, VA  |
| Ann S. Cobb             | Sibling        | Wakefield, VA  |
| Virginia S. Thacker     | Sibling        | Smithfield, VA |

## Other Relevant Information

1. Roy Ellis Seward was the owner of Ford, Inc., in Surry, VA.
2. He also owned the Roy E. Seward Insurance Agency in Wakefield, VA.
3. He was a member of the Surry Baptist Church.
4. He was a member of the Jefferson Lodge No. 65 AF&AM in Surry, VA.
5. Roy Ellis Seward was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II.

## Publication Details

- Place: Richmond, Virginia
- Name: Richmond Times-Dispatch
- Date: 30 July 1987
- Page: 10