Thomas "Tom" Seaman

Thomas M Seaman of Grayson, Georgia passed away August 26, 2025. Tom was born March 7,1951 in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan and was raised on Drummond Island. After graduation from Detour High School in 1969, Tom left the Island for the city, but his heart never did. Tom met Kathy Beehler in 1976 at the Silver Palace in Essexville, MI. They were married on November 30, 1979. They were blessed with two daughters, Tricia Trapp of Jefferson, GA and Carolyn (Matthew) Elliott of Marietta, GA and four grandchildren, Brady and Hadley Trapp, and Lainey and Berry Elliott. In 1984, Michigan’s economic conditions spurred a move to the Atlanta, GA area. Tom worked in the commercial construction industry. He spent 21 years as a superintendent for Pro Building Systems in Atlanta, semi-retiring in 2017. Retirement allowed summers to be spent on Drummond Island, hanging out with family, reconnecting with old friends and making lots of new ones. Drummond Island was his happy place. Tom loved golf. He especially looked forward to Tuesday morning scrambles and the afternoon men’s league with his brother, Eldon, as his playing partner at the Drummond Island Township Course. In Georgia, Tom rarely turned down an opportunity to play. He enjoyed it so much, he even played with his wife. His love of golf was passed to his daughters, who will tip a Miller Lite in his honor on hole #1 when they return to Drummond. Tom had the ability to fix many things and a willingness to help family, friends, and neighbors however he could. Tricia and Cari knew they could always count on Dad for solutions to their problems. He loved people and it showed in his sparkling blue eyes and jovial smile. Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Eldon Holly and Melissa Irish Seaman. In addition to his wife, children, and grandchildren, he is survived by his brother Eldon (Vivienne) Seaman of Drummond Island, and sisters Cheryl Maury of Titusville, FL, and Carol Miller of Sault Sainte Marie, MI, as well as multitude of in-laws, nieces and nephews. There are many others who also called him Uncle Tom. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Flanigan Funeral Home, Buford, GA with Pastor Dustin Mattox officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. . A celebration of his life will also be held on Drummond Island in the summer of 2026. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ladies’ League Golf Course Improvement Fund at the Drummond Township golf course, PO Box 124, Drummond Island, MI 49726 or The McLaren Hospitality House in Flint, MI (https://www.mclaren.org/flint/hospitality-house-mclaren-flint). To express condolences, please sign our online guest book at www.flaniganfuneralhome.com. Arrangements By: Junior E. Flanigan of Flanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Buford, GA (770) 932-1133.

Thomas "Tom" Seaman

March 7, 1951 - August 26, 2025