Robert “Bob” Seaton

Robert “Bob” Seaton, 78, of Republic, formerly of Tucson, Ariz, passed away with his loving family by his side at home on Aug. 8, 2021. He was born in Clinton, on Oct. 16, 1942, to Fred and Dorothy (Smith) Seaton. He was the eighth of nine children in the home.
Seaton graduated from Chilhowee High School in Chilhowee. He was drafted into the US Army. He honorably served his country for two years. He married Patricia Aldrich on Dec. 2, 1966. This union was blessed with two children, Joe and Rob.
He was a master electrician and worked for Peabody Coal (in both the Calhoun and Montrose locations) for 16 years. When he relocated to Tucson, Ariz. he worked for Aura-Noao (Kitt Peak) Observatory, until his retirement.
Seaton is preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, Fred Seaton Jr., Joe Seaton, Ethel Wisdom, Genevieve Stanislaus, Laura Jenkins and Elinor Campbell.
Left to mourn his passing are his loving wife of 53 years, Patty, sons, Joe Seaton and wife Marlen and Rob Seaton and wife Hind, five grandchildren; sisters, Freda Wilson and Josephine Jacob as well as numerous cousins, nieces, nephews and other extended family and friends.
Seaton will be inurned in the niches at Missouri Veterans Cemetery at a later date.