Herbert Seaton Obituary

Herbert Clyde Seaton, Jr.

April 9, 1941 -

January 5, 2026

JOHNSON CITY - Herbert Clyde Seaton, Jr., 84, Johnson City, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home.

Herb was born April 9, 1941, in Johnson City.

He was a graduate of Science Hill High School and East Tennessee State College. Following his graduation from ETSC, Herb joined the U.S. Army and served in Germany.

He was a proud member of the America's Great Loop Cruisers Association, an organi- zation facilitating the 6,000 mile circumnavigation by boat of the Eastern U.S. and part of Canada, following the Atlantic Intercostal Waterway, the Chesapeake Bay, and the New York canals, Northwards through Canadian waterways, across the Great Lakes, South on the Inland Rivers, then East on the Gulf Coast to the starting point, closing the Loop. Herb completed this feat three times, mostly solo in his 53-foot motor yacht "Phanthom" earning him the Platinum burgee with accolades and endearment from the AGLCA, where he was honored as Harbor Host of the Year.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Herbert Clyde and Irene M. Hill Seaton, and a brother, Jack C. Seaton.

Herb is survived by his sister, Betty Seaton Williams, and by seven nieces and nephews: Toby Lloyd, Tim Lloyd, Tina Blount, Tracey Lloyd, Terri Parsons, Tony Seaton, and Tom Seaton.

Visitation will be held at Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City on Monday, January 12, 2026, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Burial will be at Happy Valley Memorial Park in Johnson City, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. Those planning to attend are to meet at the cemetery.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.appfh.net.

Appalachian Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 800 E. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, TN, 37601, is honored to serve the Seaton family. (423-928-6111).