James Augustus Seay, 93, of Franklin, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Born in Macon County, he was the son of the late James Harrison and Mary Etta Raby Seay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bessie McConnell Seay; and siblings, Bessie Baker, Esther Seay, Annie Boekelheide, Irene Sowder, Charles Seay, Frank Seay, and Thomas J. Seay.

James was a member of Mt. Hope Baptist Church and attended Bethel United Methodist Church. He served in the Army and was a Purple Heart recipient of the Korean War.

He is survived by his daughters, Karen Crabtree (Steve) of Franklin and Margaret McConnell (Mark) of Franklin; and grandchildren, Stephan Crabtree, Timothy Crabtree, Samuel Crabtree, Matthew McConnell, and Christopher McConnell; 10 great grandchildren; And numerous nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside service will be held at 2 pm on Sunday August 15, 2021, at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Chaplain Emily Beaver will officiate. Military Honors will be provided by VFW Post 7339 and American Legion Post 108.

Pallbearers will be Stephan Crabtree, Timothy Crabtree, Samuel Crabtree, Matthew McConnell, Christopher McConnell, and Joe Breedlove.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Program, Charles George VAMC, 1100 Tunnel Rd. Asheville, NC 28805.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.

Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.

Macon Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.