He attended Drew Central High School and was a part of the CCC during the Great Depression. He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and served aboard the USS Enterprise during World War II. After his honorable discharge, he relocated to Sacramento, CA where he worked as an aircraft instrument repair technician at McClellan Air Force Base. He was also the owner of Sealey News Agency and an instructor of Electronics at American River College in Sacramento, CA. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Jean Whitmore Sealey. He, along with his wife Irene, were active members of the Veteran of Foreign Wars. He was a member of Pauline Baptist Church
Survivors include his wife, Irene Herring Sealey of Monticello; one son, Richard Sealey and wife Becky of Sacramento, CA; one grandson, Bret Sealey and wife Sarah of San Diego, CA; one great-granddaughter, Anna Sealey of Sacramento, CA; one step-son, Phillip Herring of Maumelle; two step-daughters, Janice Herring Lane and husband Bill of Baton Rouge, LA and Gail Herring Hawkins and husband Fritz of Cabot. Additional survivors include five step-grandchildren, eight step-great-grandchildren and his care giver, Jo Ann Keel.
Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 15, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Burial will be in Mount Vernon Cemetery in Sacramento, CA. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(8)
James and Gladys Youngblood
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 15, 2016 We are so sorry about Art's passing. We know you will miss him. He was a nice person and we enjoyed his friendship. Praying for you and family.Calvin Langston
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Pop Art as I know him was a kind man. I met him through his step son Phillip. The few times that I visited him was always pleasant. I will continue to keep the family in my prayers!Walter Chapman
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 15, 2016 Dear Irene, So sorry to hear of Art's passing. My prayers are with you.Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Dear Mrs. Irene and family, You have my sincere sympathy and prayers at this sad time. Mr. Art was of a special generation and served his country and others well.David Ward
Maumelle, AR Tuesday, June 14, 2016 My sincere condolences are given to the Seeley & Herring families. Separation from a beloved one is a loss, truly. May God strengthen and console you, and give you hope.Bill and Bev Burchfield
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 14, 2016 We consider it an honor to have known Mr. Art these past few years. He was a "tough old WWII marine" and he was proud of his service. We are too. We extend our sympathies to his family and pray God's peace be extended to you all.Dorothy Adcock McWhorter
Ft. Worth, TX Tuesday, June 14, 2016 Arthur goes back many years associated with the Adcock family. On behalf of the Spence Adcock family I sent my deepest sympathy to his family."Once a Marine, always a Marine" certainly applied to Arthur. This country has again lost one of our "best of the best."
Don, Greg, and Annie Smith
Little Rock, AR Monday, June 13, 2016 So sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you all and praying for your family.