He was a retired tool pusher and onsite oil rig senior supervisor and was of the Catholic faith. Joseph enjoyed collecting classic vehicles, cooking for his family, watching action movies, fixing vehicles and maintaining his yard. He also loved eating out and shopping with his wife Forsythia. He was their MacGyver who was very intelligent, resourceful and a sharp troubleshooter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, James Leon Seal and Felix Dwight Seal; and one sister, Paula Seal.
His is survived by his wife, Forsythia Seal; a daughter, Constance Mahaffey; a son, Timothy Jake Seal and wife Shanna; two step daughters, Shari Evangelista and Abri Evangelista; three brothers, Eric Wayne Seal and wife Pat of Amarillo, TX, Tony Seal and wife Sheron of Mittie, LA and Terry Seal and wife Veronica of Mittie, LA; two sisters, Joan Burnett and husband Harold, and Kathy Coe and husband James all of Mittie, LA; six grandchildren, Hunter, Julietta, Kathryn, Darren, Chip and Mallie; along with his three puppies, Booda, Cookie and Juno who were like his children.
A visitation for Joseph will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held in Mittie, LA later this week. The day and time will be announced soon.
Condolences(8)
Jeff Guidry
St. Martinville, LA Friday, April 24, 2026 Tim and I worked many years together on the same drilling rig. He was an awesome person to work with and for. May his Soul have eternal peace. 🙏❤️✝️Diane Martin Carroll
Eufaula, AL Wednesday, April 22, 2026 I went to school at Fairview. We were in the same grade. He was a fine young man as far as I knew. I am so sorry for your loss. He’s gone too soon.Paige Stell
Monticello, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during the days ahead. My heart is broken for all of you but so thankful that we know he is waiting for you in Heaven. He is completely healed. Cherish your memories and know that you have the best guardian angel watching over you.Love,
Paige
Tamika Sumler
Hermitage, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 I’m so sorry for your loss I will be praying for you and your family!Tabitha Porter-Harris
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 My deepest sincere sympathy to the Seal family. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of bereavement.Jessela
Lake Village, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 In every memoryWe keep a piece of you alive,
Etched in our heart.
Thank you very much for the friendship.
April Smith
Warren, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Forsynthia,My Condolences To You And Your Family During This Difficult Time. Praying That God Keeps His Loving Arms Around You And Your Family! 🙏🏽❤️
April and Cedrick Billings
Sherwood, AR Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and family 😪😪😪🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️🌺We love you so much!
The Billings Family