Gilbert A. Seward

Gilbert A. Seward, 92, of Woodstock, GA, formerly of Frankfort and Lafayette, passed away Friday, March 24, 2023, at Northside Cherokee Hospital  in  Canton, Georgia. He was born in Clinton County on May 29, 1930, to Bertie and Myrtle (Luper) Seward. He married Bonnie J. Morrison on November 27, 1947; she preceded him in death on February 1, 2019.

Gilbert attended schools in Frankfort. He served in the United States Army and was discharged as a Sergeant and received the Accommodation Medal.  He had worked for ADM for 45 years, retiring in 1993. Gilbert was a member of the First Baptist Church, American Legion, and enjoyed playing golf and woodworking.

Gilbert is survived by his son, Mark (Kay) Seward of Woodstock, GA; grandchildren, Deena Simmons, Jennifer Rhodes, Ashley Chittick, and Nicholas Wills; six great grandchildren; and son-in-law, Donnie Langkop.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Bonnie; daughter, Tamara Wills-Langkop; brother, John Seward; and sister, Wanda Kemble.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 11 am to the start of the funeral service at noon with Pastor Chuck Williams officiating. Burial will follow with military rites at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Frankfort.