Samuel Lee Seawright was born September 12th, 1947, in Asheville, N. Carolina. He was 1 of 8 children born to the late Thomas and Zenobia Seawright. The Seawright’s moved to Cleveland, Ohio in 1953 where Sam graduated from Thomas Edison. As a young man Sam was drafted to the United States Army, where he served his country for 2 years and was honorably discharged in 1974.
Sam moved on to work for a moving and storage company in the 70’s, then on to work for AGA in the 80’s where he retired.
Sam met and married Theresa Head in 1968. To this union 2 girls and 2 boys were born. Odessa Johnson, Alissa Seawright, Samuel Seawright and Christopher Seawright.
Sam loved music and would party every chance he could. He and his brother Dave had their own DJ service called “Funk-n-Roll”. He had an infectious smile, something he carried down to his children. He was a very creative man and a go getter, he never turned down an opportunity to work
Sam leaves to carry on his memory: Six Siblings, Thomas Jr. (Geri), Shirley, Diane, Gloria (Deceased), David, Charles (Cynthia) and Jerry. His loving ex-wife Theresa Seawright, Four Children, Odessa Johnson, Alissa Seawright, Samuel Seawright and Christopher Seawright. 7 Grandchildren, Darryl Jr., Devonn, Daimone, Samiyah, Alena, Samuel Jr. and Christopher Jr. and 1 Great Grandson – Ace Karter Stevenson. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends.
Lovingly Submitted by the Seawright family
A wake for Samuel will be held Saturday, December 10, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PM at Cummings & Davis Funeral Home, 13201 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, Ohio 44112. A funeral service will occur Saturday, December 10, 2022 at 2:30 PM, 13201 Euclid Avenue, East Cleveland, Ohio 44112. A private interment will occur at Ohio Western Reserve National Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.cummingsanddavisfh.com for the Seawright family.
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