Harvey “Doyle” Seymour, 72, of Mocksville, died at his home Monday evening, Oct. 15, 2018.

A native of Pitt County, he was born Jan. 11, 1946, the son of the late Harvey Lee and Mary Dell Hurst Seymour.

Survivors: his wife of more than 48 years, Lynda Davis Seymour; a sister, Lois Newell of Florida; 2 nephews, Clark Newell Jr. and Ryan Newell, both of Virginia; and special cousins Phyllis Farmer of Charlotte, Ruby Henderson of Raleigh and Kenneth Hurst of Robersonville.

Mr. Seymour was a graduate of East Carolina University. He served his country honorably as a 1st lieutenant in the U.S. Army. He had a career as an engineer and retired from AMP, Inc. (now Tyco, International), an electronics company, after 26 years. He also served as an auxiliary officer with the Winston-Salem Police Dept. His greatest service was to glorify his Lord by years of serving as a Bible teacher in churches, through his active membership in the Christian Business Men’s Connection, and through his membership at Eaton Baptist Church.

A celebration of life service was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19 from Eaton Baptist Church officiated by Dr. David Gilbreath. The family received friends one hour prior to the time of service at the church. Burial followed in the church cemetery with military honors accorded by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard and the NC National Guard Honors Team.

Memorials: Eaton Baptist Parking Lot Fund, 430 Eaton Church Rd., Mocksville.

Condolences : www.daviefuneralservice.com.