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Thomas Russell "Rusty" Seaver DDS

1962 - 2023

Thomas Russell "Rusty" Seaver DDS obituary, 1962-2023, Johnson City, TN

BORN

1962

DIED

2023

FUNERAL HOME

Tetrick Funeral Services - Johnson City

3001 Peoples Street

Johnson City, Tennessee

Thomas Seaver Obituary

JOHNSON CITY - Thomas "Rusty" Russell Seaver, DDS, 60 of Johnson City died unexpectedly Sunday June 11, 2023, at Johnson City Medical Center.

Rusty was born in Richmond, VA to Louis Crockett Seaver and Janette Hammond Seaver.

He will be remembered for his kindness, generosity, and compassion. He was an amazing husband, father, brother, and friend. He loved his patients dearly and would drop everything to take care of them.

A graduate of Science Hill High School and ETSU, Rusty received his DDS from Georgetown University.

He adored spending time with family and watching his daughter, Emily show horses. He was especially proud to see her compete and win a National Championship. Rusty also enjoyed watching and attending UT sports with son, Thomas, and listening to all types of music with son, Jackson.

Rusty had many friends he considered family and enjoyed eating oysters and was a regular patron at Gourmet and Company.

Rusty is preceded in death by his father, Louis and mother, Jan.

Those left to cherish Rusty's memory include the love of his life, Donna Seaver; daughter Emily and sons Jackson and Thomas; brother Louis (Kathleen) their children, Meredith, Maureen, Thomas, and Matthew; sister-in-law Debbie Ryan Greenwell (Kent) their children Grace and Georgia; his stepsister Carol Holloway Gentry (Scott); and stepbrother Doug Holloway (Paula).

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 16, 2023, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM at Tetrick Funeral Service, Johnson City, TN.

In lieu of flowers family requests memorial contributions be made to Remote Area Medical (RAM) Dental Division, 2200 Stock Creek Blvd, Rockford, TN 37853 ramusa.org, or the American Heart Association of Johnson City, 208 Sunset Dr Ste 113, Johnson City, TN 37604 (423) 282-5388

Online condolences may be made to the Seaver family at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Services, 3001 Peoples Street, Johnson City, TN 37604, has the honor of serving the Seaver family. (423) 610-7171.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Johnson City Press on Jun. 13, 2023.

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David hayes

June 7, 2024

Was always such a great guy to me.

Anthony Hurley

June 19, 2023

My wife and I are so shocked and saddened to learn of this. We didn´t lose a dentist, we lost a great friend that helped us with our needs. 30+ years of a friendship with one of the nicest people I´ve ever met. I sure will miss our conversations and fellowship old friend. My sincere condolences to his family during this transition. Rest in Jesus my brother and we´ll see you again in the morning, Ronette and Anthony Hurley

Allen and Sandy Broyles

June 18, 2023

We are so shocked and sad to have lost our favorite physician. He was such a great and giving man and we will miss him greatly. We pray for all the family.

Ruby and David Jones

June 16, 2023

Doctor savers was one of the best dentist in Johnson City. I don't know if david and I We'll be able to go back down there. He was such a great person and everybody loved him doctor savers you rest in peace.

David Hayes

June 16, 2023

He was such a great guy. Super kind to me.

Nancy Shew

June 15, 2023

Best dentist ever. So kind and more like a Friend to everyone! Heartbreaking that he is no longer here. Prayers to his cherished family.

Debbie Harrison

June 15, 2023

My thoughts and prayers for family and staff of Dr. Seaver. He has been my dentist and other family members for many years. I will think of him daily for he has done lots of dental work for me. ....always so caring. With prayers for all.

Joann Snapp Cress

June 14, 2023

I am so shocked and saddened to hear of Dr. Seaver´s passing. What a wonderful dentist he was, so sweet, kind and compassionate!! He will truly be missed. My prayers go out to his precious family.

John Evans

June 14, 2023

We lost one of the good guys. He will be greatly missed.

Janet Ruth Lusk

June 13, 2023

So So sorry to see this. Remembering you all from Woodland especially that sweet beautiful Emily and Donna. Such a kind awesome family. Will keep you in my prayers Janet Lusk

Freta Tipton

June 13, 2023

So shocked and saddened by the loss of Dr. Rusty. My heart and prayers go out to his family and staff .
He was my dentist for many years .

David and Ruby Jones

June 13, 2023

Rusty we be greatly Missed he was a great friend

Lisa Shepherd

June 13, 2023

I loved rusty dearly and he will be missed! He was the best dentist and always made me feel at ease and knew I needed my nitrous oxide to relax me and knew I hated needles and helped me cope! He loved to talk to me about football and he was such a wonderful man! Prayers and hugs to all of the family! He was my cousin and he is and always will be missed and loved!

Joan seaver

June 13, 2023

I am absolutely devastated for the loss of my friend and and dentist. He was such a kind man and I will miss him. I pray that the Lord will give his family peace that passes all understanding

Ralph Miller

June 13, 2023

I was a friend of Rusty's way back in High School. He was always a good friend. I remember him being funny and great to hang around with. I learned some years later that he became a dentist and I thought wow, all of his interests during HS, I would have never thought that dentistry would have been what he would wind up doing. I understand he was great with his patients as well as his staff. Being kind was one of Rusty's strengths and I've always remembered that. My sincerest condolences to the family. Separation from our loved ones is but a moment then we have the eternities. Until we can meet again old friend. God bless you all with His peace and comfort in this time of mortal experience.
Most Sincerely,
Ralph J. Miller, Jr.
Science Hill HS Class of 1981

Kimball Sterling

June 13, 2023

A tragic loss to the world. A fine friend for many years. My family and I loved Rusty.
My condolences to the family and peace be with them . A real gentleman
and a friend to many. Rusty rest in peace.
Kimball,Victoria,
Elizabeth, Emma,
And Katie Sterling

Amanda Bellamy

June 13, 2023

I am so saddened of his death. Rusty has been my dentist for over 30 years. He and his wife were in the same child birthing class that we were in. As long my mind will allow I will never forget him. He even took my children when they were under the age of 5. He said, "Now as long as they are good we should be fine." And they never saw another dentist after that. Our family loves him so much and will sure miss him. My prayers for his children, whom he talked about with great love and pride, his beautiful wife, and his dental family will be for you all through this difficult time. Please know he will never be forgotten by any of his patients or staff.

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