Floyd Seale

May 14, 2018

Floyd Seale passed away from complications of Lewy Bodies, on May 14, 2018 at the Edinburg Senior Center. Floyd and his twin Loyd was born December 30, 1937 in Pittsburgh, Texas. They were the sons of Knox and Linnie Seale. Floyd attended school in Pittsburg, and university at Baylor University, Waco, Texas. At Baylor his roommate taught him tennis. His first job was teaching mathematics and tennis at McHigh. He later obtained his Masters at Texas A & M in Commerce. He then became a counselor at McHigh and Nikki Rowe until his retirement in the year 2000. He worked at Star Realty as a realtor for 3 years. Floyd married Chantal Shawn Merrifield in McAllen on August 10, 1974 and they had one son Dan Seale. Dan followed Floyd’s avocation with tennis. Dan married Julie Godsey and they have two daughters, Kristen (Miles) Thurman and Shelby Seale. Another big part of his life was traveling. He and his wife Shawn traveled to 42 US states, 43 countries, and 5 continents. While in McAllen he enjoyed playing tennis, golf, sailing, bridge, and getting together with friends. He is predeceased by his parents Linnie and Knox Seale, his twin Lloyd (at 14 years old), and his brother William Seale. He leaves to mourn him Jimmie Seale his brother, Glenda Voorhees his sister, and Louise Seale his sister-in-law. He also leaves Dan and Julie Seale, San Antonio, Kristen Seale, Mesquite, and Shelby Seale, San Antonio. The family wants to thank the Edinburg Senior Center for all the excellent care they gave Floyd. Floyd’s memorial service will be at Calvary Baptist Church on Harvey Drive in McAllen Friday June 1 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to Access Esperanza, 916 E. Hackberry, McAllen or Laurie P Andrews PAWS Center, c/o PVAC , Lisa Stone,2501 W Trenton Rd, Edinburg, 78539.