Donald Lee Seymour ended this lifes journey on September 9, 2021. Don was born on September 25, 1935, in Jacksonville, Illinois. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Nancy Seymour, and his sisters, Shirley and Betty Seymour. Don married the love of his life, Marilyn (Gust) Seymour in 1956 and she survives him. They lived in Meredosia, Illinois for the greater part of their lives where Don worked for Celanese for 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. After retirement, Don spent the next twenty years as a coffee shop philosopher. Everyone that knew him loved him. He was the epitome of a gentle, kind soul and will be missed by many. Don is survived by four sons, Mike (Cindy) of Raymond, California, Jim of Meredosia, Steve (Sandy) of Lynnville, and Bill of Springfield; three grandchildren, Matt (Eve), David, and Kaylee (Amy); and four great grandchildren, Ezra, Donovan, Olivia, and David. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2021, at the Meredosia Church of Christ. The family will meet friends 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Meredosia. Memorials are suggested to the Meredosia Rescue Squad. Condolences may be left at buchanancody.com. . Visitation Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home, Meredosia Chapel Sunday, September 12, 2021 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM 117 S. Putnam St. Meredosia, Illinois 62665 Funeral Service Meredosia Church of Christ Monday, September 13, 2021 10:00 AM 913 Main Street Meredosia, IL 62665