Tony J. Seabaugh

Tony J. Seabaugh slipped into the arms of the Lord on Friday, November 2, 2018, in South Bend, Indiana, after complications from a fall in September. He was born in Jackson, Missouri, on January 17, 1927 to Tony M. and Bess Seabaugh. His parents and grandson, David M. Cheek, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife of 71years, Patricia; daughter, Karen (Stephen)Cheek of Diamondville, WY; sons Alan (Jan) Seabaugh of South Bend, IN and Brad (Theresa) of Brooklyn, NY; granddaughters Allison Simon of New Bloomfield, MO, Whitney (Tyler) Swinyard of Salt Lake City, UT; and Madison (Trevor) Griggs of Salt Lake City, UT; grandsons Thomas Seabaugh of Los Angeles, CA, John(Amanda) Seabaugh of Granger IN, Christian (Elayna) Seabaugh of Lomita, CA, Patrick (Kayla) Seabaugh of Queens, NY, and Alex Seabaugh of Brooklyn, NY; and 8 great grandchildren. Tony grew up in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, serving in the Army Air Corps from February l945 to November 1946. Tony met Patricia Carter at a church youth event when they were in high school, and they became engaged following the end of his military service. They were married on December 6, 1946 In Cape Girardeau. After graduating from Southeast Missouri State College in May 1949, Tony immediately went to work for the Southeast Missourian newspaper in the accounting department. In 1951, he received an appointment as a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he had a distinguished career of 27 years, the last seven at FBI Headquarters in Washington, D. C... He and Pat retired back to Cape Girardeau in 1978 where he served nine years part time as an investigator for the local prosecuting attorney. In 1992 they moved to Hot Springs Village, Arkansas. There he attended the Village Bible Church, where he brought his fine tenor voice to the choir and to quartets. He took pleasure in working with his hands. He was a skilled gardener and woodworker, he took excellent care of his cars and he enjoyed being outdoors. He and Pat travelled until he could no longer drive. They lived happily in Hot Springs Village for 26 years. When it became evident this year that he needed to be close to family, they moved to South Bend. He loved his family and was proud of each one of them. They loved him too and will miss him. The family plans a private celebration of his life.

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Tony J. Seabaugh

July 17, 1927 - November 2, 2018