James R. Seiders

James Raymond Seiders, 71, of Parkesburg passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2015, at the Mount Joy Hospice Center.  He was the husband of Michele (Cordell) Seiders for over 34 years.  Born in Coatesville he was the son of the late Irvin H. and Iowa May (Simmers) Seiders.

James was a graduate of Octorara High School, Atglen, and Leeward Community College of Hawaii. He served in the US Navy during Vietnam as an Aircrew Member on a P-2V Neptune.  He was a member of the Parkesburg VFW and American Legion.  He loved gardening, being outdoors and spending time at the shed with his friends.  He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church.

He is survived in addition to his wife by the following children, John H., husband of Stephanie (Bickel) Seiders of Willow Street, Lauren M. Seiders of State College, Matthew W., husband of Elisa Cogbill-Seiders of Las Vegas, NV.  He was the best Pappy to grandchildren Derek, Reid, Carolina and William Seiders. He is survived by siblings Doris Smith of Lititz and Gloria, wife of Davis Pluck of Modena and his beloved dog, Sparky.  He was preceeded in death by a brother,Irvin, sister-in-law, Ruby, and brother-in-law, Richard.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend funeral services on Friday, November 27, 2015, from St. John's Episcopal Church, Compass, PA, at 11:00am with a viewing from 10:00 until 11:00am with the internment in adjoining cemetery.  In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to Disabled American Veterans, PO Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH, 45250-0301.  Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com