Cecil Seachrist

Cecil Seachrist, 80, of Poplar Bluff, MO., passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Mark Twain Nursing Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.. Mr. Seachrist was born July 4, 1943 in Boydsville, AR. Mr. Seachrist was a truck driver for Yellow Freight Lines for 37 years. He loved being on the road and seeing the countryside. He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army and was a designated driver for Generals. He was of Baptist Faith.

Survivors include his wife Patricia "Jackie" Seachrist of Poplar Bluff, MO.; son Dawyne Seachrist of Effingham, IL.; daughter Sarah Hooker of Saint Louis, MO.; sisters Loretta Smith of Clayton, N.C., Betty Kraeger of St. Louis, MO.; brother Harold Seachrist of Corning, AR.; 5 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild

He was preceded in death by his parents Samuel Denton Seachrist and Irene Louisa (Smart) Rowe. Half-brother Clifford Seachrist, Sr.

Visitation will be held Friday, December 29, 2023 at 10:00 AM in the Ermert Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM with Reverend Steve Patterson officiating. Burial will follow the services in Memorial Garden Cemetery in Paragould, AR., with Military Honors.

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