On February 15, 2020 Frederick (Skip) C. Seymour went into the comforting and healing arms of his Lord and Savior with his family at his side in the Halifax Hospital in Daytona Beach. Skip was born to Frederick and Bonnie Stringham Seymour on October 3, 1948 in Oneida, NY. On September 2, 1967 he married his loving wife Linda K Miles in the Broad Street Methodist Church in Norwich. Skip graduated Norwich High School class of 1967. He started his automotive career his senior year working at Nearing Dodge on the Lube Rack and advancing to become the Service and Parts Manager. In 1975 he started Skips Used Cars at his home in North Norwich selling used cars and operating a repair shop. He was well known for his honesty and service. In 1982 he moved his business to the East River Road where he remained until 1997 when he moved back to North Norwich and built what is now North Norwich Motors & Trailer Sales. After selling the business to his Son Brent he was still a vital part of the business going to car auctions and dispatching his sage advice. Health issues in 2016 limited his participation in daily operations. He was proud of what he had accomplished through honesty and hard work. His greatest love was his family but his greatest passion was Dirt Car Racing. He started in the late model division and moved up to the Modified division, helping several young men advance in their careers as race drivers. When not racing one of his cars he attended many NASCAR races through the states.
Skip is survived by his wife Linda of 52 Years, Daughter and Son-in-law Wendy and Guy Gillette. Son Brent and Daughter in law Alyson. Grandchildren Samantha Gillette, Katelyn and Ryan Marango, Jacob Gillette and fiancé Kristen Cronk, Haley Seymour and Caden Izard, and Dylan Seymour. Great Grandchildren Avery and Kennedy Marango, Allie Kay Seymour and Charlotte Izard and Aidan Baker. Brother George (Slip) and Karen Seymour. Sister-in-law Kathy and Larry Baker, brothers-in-laws Donald and Hydi Miles, David and Jennifer Miles, sister-in-law Beverly Sherman Smith. Several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by best friend Ralph (Skip) Moon just 7 weeks ago, parents, Fred Seymour and Bonnie Sherman, stepfather William Sherman, brother Bill Sherman, nephew Willy Sherman. In-laws Donald and Marion Miles. Blessed with special friends Grace Moon, Clyde and June Manwarren, Pat and Donna Lee. So many.
Friends may call at the R.J.Fahy Funeral Home on Sunday, February, 23, from Noon to 3:00 pm followed by funeral service at 3:00 pm. The Rev. Jeremy Stopford will officiate. Interment will be at a later date in the North Norwich Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers please consider memorial contributions to the following, the North Norwich Cemetery Association, PO Box 249, North Norwich, NY 13814, the North Norwich Fire Dept, North Norwich, NY 13814, the American Heart Association, Founders Affiliate, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005, or the Cancer Research Institute, 29 Broadway, Floor 4, NY, NY 10006 with checks made payable to the Cancer Research Institute in Memory of Frederick (Skip) Seymour.
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