Ronnie Seaton, age 75, of Hickory KY and formerly of West Paducah, KY passed away at 1:23 p.m. Saturday, August 13, 2022 at his home.
Ronnie was of the Baptist faith and a 1965 graduate of Heath High School. Ronnie worked for many years at the railroad when it was Illinois Central, later VMV and NRE. He held many different positions through the years and continued in management until retirement. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving both boots on the ground in Vietnam and on the USS Sarsfield.
Ronnie was an avid golfer and would play as many rounds in a week as the weather and good health would allow. He loved UK basketball and was always willing to provide a breakdown summary of what was working and what the Wildcats needed to change. He followed St. Louis Cardinal baseball and enjoyed attending games at Busch Stadium. He was also one to never shy away from a poker event or a backyard wiffle ball game. Ronnie, “Pa-Pa” to his seven grandchildren; loved spending time with them and following the activities and sports they were involved in. In a testament to his good character, he was always there when you needed him.
Survivors include his wife, Cathey Majors Seaton; one son, Jeff Seaton and wife, Mary of Paducah, one daughter, Michelle “Micki” Guardado of Tuscon, AZ; two sisters, Mary Ann Robinson, Louisville. KY and Kem Seaton of West Paducah; seven grandchildren, Lauren (Johnathan) Rodebush, Jessica Guardado, Michaela Guardado, Emmy Seaton, Grant Seaton, Bennett Seaton and Channing Seaton; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Rodebush and Madelynn Rodebush; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Edwin Seaton and Mildred Orene Dickey Seaton.
There will be no local services at this time. The cremains will be buried at sea by the United States Navy in a committal ceremony honoring his service to his country.
Expression of sympathy may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1727 Washington Street, Paducah, KY 42003.
Arrangements made by the Lone Oak Chapel Milner & Orr Funeral Home and Cremations Services of Paducah.