Donald Lee "Don" Seymour, 81, of Arenzville, IL, died Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.

He was born in Franklin on June 12, 1942, the son of Lloyd and Opal (Waters) Seymour. Don married Marian Shay on March 3, 1961, in Jacksonville, and she survives.

Don is also survived by his two sons, Scott (Crystal) Seymour and Craig Seymour, both of Arenzville; grandchildren, Timothy (Meghan) Seymour of Blountville, TN, Michael (Alex) Seymour of Jacksonville, and Robert Allen (Beth) Seymour of New London, MO; step grandchildren, Tiffany Hull of Arenzville and Nathen Hull of Sandoval; and ten great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Robert Allen Seymour.

Don graduated from Jacksonville High School in 1960 and later from MacMurray College, where he got his associate degree. He worked as a police officer and retired in the late 90s. After retiring, he worked with his wife at Seymour's Gold and Silver Exchange.

Mr. Seymour was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville, where he served as an Elder. He loved to do anything outdoors.

Memorial services will be held 11:00 AM, Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Arenzville with burial at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 10:00 - 11:00 AM prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to Trinity Lutheran Church and School. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left online at buchanancody.com.