William Marvin Sealey (Bill, Billy, Wild Bill), CRNA, passed on to his next adventure on Sunday, September 1, 2024 following complications from heart disease.
A long time resident of Tyler, Texas, Bill served the medical community for over 45 years as a CRNA providing quality anesthesia care for his patients. Bill had many hobbies about which he was passionate: fast cars, pretty women, Arabian horses, football, piloting light aircraft, geneology research, and history.
Bill was born in Port Arthur, Texas and grew up in Groves, Texas. He attended Port Neches Groves High School, where he made many lifelong friends and memories. He was a PNG Indian to the core!
A man who could not be outworked, his drive, and resolve were unmatched. Bill was the epitome of a provider and strove for excellence in every endeavor he initiated. He had an amazing sense of humor and was a practical joker.
He coached youth sports, and served as a “Chapter Dad” in the Tyler Chapter Order of DeMolay where he provided mentorship and guidance to many young men. Bill was a 32nd degree Mason and made generous donations of both time and money to numerous causes, including time spent working with the Sharon Shrine Temple.
He will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Bill is preceded in death by his loving parents, John and Norma Sealey of Port St. Joe, Florida; his brother, Jim Sealey of Teague, Texas; and grandson, Tyler James Harris of Kerens, Texas. Bill is survived by his wife, Eva (Patin) Sealey, daughter, Pamela Martin (Thomas Martin); son, John Sealey (Jame Sealey); daughter, Stephanie Sealey (Kris Ayers); and stepdaughter, Sarah DeBlanc (Mathew DeBlanc); as well as Glenda Sealey (mother of John and Stephanie); his grandchildren, Rebecca Ayers, Jesse Ayers, Christina Cole, Jake DeBlanc, Halli DeBlanc, Aislyn Martin, and McKenna Martin. Aunt and Uncle Dot and Edward Creamer, nephew Chris Sealey (Jina Sealey), great nieces and nephews Ashley, Taylor, Sarah, Jordan, and Jena.
In lieu of floral arrangements, the family requests that memorial donations be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, Attn: Office of Development 2900 Rocky Point Drive Tampa, FL 33607 – 844-739-0849.
This obituary was originally published on the Melancon Levingston Funeral Home’s website.