Lamarr A. Seader, 78, of Milton, FL, passed away on December 7, 2017.

Master Chief Quartermaster (SS) Lamarr A. Seader, USN (ret.) was born 21 January 1939, departing on Eternal Patrol 7 December 2017, just a month short of his 79 ^th birthday. Lamar did thirty one years in the Navy. His first four years were in the surface Navy, reporting to his first submarine and qual boat, Halfbeak (SS 352), as an SM2, 1960. Following boats included Entemedor (SS 340), Bang (SS 385), Francis Scott Key (SSBN 657) and James K. Polk (SSBN 645). His last twelve years was a career recruiter. He graduated from the University of Maryland, Heidelberg, Germany receiving his BS degree. He married his best friend and soul mate Kathleen on 25 September 1982. After retirement he enjoyed real estate and traveling. His journey in life ended after a battle with cancer. He is now on Eternal Patrol safely with his Lord. Sailor- Rest Your Oar.

Mr. Seader is preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Blanche Williamson Seader; five siblings, Lucille, Dorothy, Edward, Conrad and Charles.

He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Katlhleen; sons, Arthur Gager (Lynny Jo), Robert Gager (Carol); daughter, Angela Dempsey (Jack); siblings, Charlotte Trammel (LeRoy), Francis (Patricia), Brian (Elizabeth) Georgina Phillips (James) and Frederick (Wanda); sisters in law, Karen Rasbury and Elsa Will (Michael); nephew, Robert Szegda (Fran) and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 9:30 am until the funeral service begins at 10:30 am on Friday, 15 December 2017 at Grace Lutheran Church, 6601 N. 9 ^th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504 with Rev. Dr. Gary J. Carstens officiating. Burial will follow at Barrancas National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Grace Lutheran Church, 6601 N. 9 ^th Avenue, Pensacola, FL 32504.

Special thanks to Dr. Cary Ostegaard and Dr. Tarek Eldawy.