of Helena, AR
January 12, 1957 - January 21, 2015
Leslie Olen Seals, 58, of Helena, Arkansas passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in Memphis, Tennessee. Mr. Seals was born January 12, 1957 at Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Olen and Martha Wickersham Seals. He loved Phillips County and made Helena his home. He was a Sr. Executive Vice President at Helena National Bank, former Board Member of the Phillips County Chamber of Commerce, member of the ABATE motorcycle club, and a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Bartlett, Tennessee.
Mr. Seals is survived by his wife of 36 years, Teresa O'Neal Seals; son, Zachary (Samantha) Seals of Hubert, North Carolina; daughter, Rachel Seals-Willhite of Collierville, Tennessee; two grandchildren, Harper Jessica Willhite and Lyra Rosalie Seals; and one sister, Julie Elko and husband, Rob of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services for Leslie Olen Seals will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home. Pastor Ron Harvey will officiate. Visitation will precede the services from 11 a.m. until service time. Burial will be at Sunset Memorial Park.
Pallbearers are Charles Gurkin, Zachary Seals, Phil O'Neal, Rob Elko, Dale Brown, and Leon Rinke.
Services will be directed by Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena (870) 572-2571.
teresa, you are in our thoughts and prayers ,Les will be missed by many but he is looking over all of his family from heaven.love always, dean/pam mcclendon
Teresa...My heart goes out today to you and your family. I'll always remember Les' smile and kindness, and I feel lucky that I had the pleasure of knowing him. Please accept my sincerest sympathy.
Teresa, I pray The Lord comforts you and your family during this time. Les, you were a good man. I will miss our metal detecting journeys and your good sense of humor. One day, I will see you again,
My memories of Leslie start all the way back in grade school when we played little league baseball together. He was a good friend to me. We had a lot of good times together in school. I was looking forward to seeing him again at our 40th class reunion this year. Enjoy riding with the Angels, my friend!!!
Teresa,
Those we love don't go away; they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.
I understand your pain, and my heart and prayers go out to you.
I will miss Leslie, he is like a brother to me, he is a wonderful person that will be missed tremendouly.
To Seals' family,
Les was always pleasant and a joy to work around -- especially during the time we were both at the OCC. Unfortunately, we did not keep in touch as much as we should have after we both left. I think everyone enjoyed working with Les.
I am very sorry Les will not be around to enjoy his family and grandchildren. While I know he loved his family our recent conversations revolved around grandchildren. We both tried to top each other's story[s].
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
JHary Starr
Dearest Family and Loved ones,
Our prayers and heartfelt condolences go out to your family for the loss of Les, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother. We are saddened to hear of his passing. We will always remember the smile on his face, no matter what was going on. Especially, when he talked about his beautiful family and his civil war relics.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. May you all be strengthened in the days to come with a peace that eases all pain. Our sympathy and thoughts are with you all.
Les and I worked on an assignment together in South Carolina when he worked with the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. I will always remember his kindness and compassion towards others. Such a good attitude and a supporter of the work team.
Les and I both joined the Memphis OCC office about the same time and shared that bond. I enjoyed working with him and he even turned me on to auctions! Know that others are praying for your family. Take care, Phyllis Dixon.
I worked with Les at the OCC and I am deeply saddened by his passing. He was one of the good guys.
May you be comforted in your time of need.
I worked with Les for several years with the OCC. He loved searching for Civil War relics with his trusty metal detector. He was missed by us when he left the agency to go to work for a bank and he will certainly be missed more now. Rest well, my friend!
I worked with Less at the OCC in Memphis. He always had a smile on his face. He was very nice to work with. I have several fond memories of him. He will be missed by his friends and family.
When I joined the OCC in 2003, Les when out of his way to help me with the transition. He always laughed and said it was a weird nomad life on the road. He always talked so much about his wife and children and beemed with pride. Once he was at HNB, even when I came to the bank to work, he would whip out those grandbaby photos. He will be missed.
I'm go to miss my brother so much He was a great husband...dad....brother.
With a heavy heart, I come to pay my deepest respects to a wonderful man who was taken from us far too soon. Les was a great person who gave freely of himself to many important causes and made an enormous and meaningful impact on our community. We were blessed to have had him in our midst and we are diminished by his loss. With great appreciation for your friendship and service, we send you to what comes next with all our best.
Teresa, we are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do please ask, we would love to serve you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Teresa, We just want to say its unbelievable that he is gone. You are all in our prayers. love, George & Carol
Prayers and God's never ending love and peace to you during this trying and emotional time.
Teresa, I was so saddened and shocked to hear of your loss of Les. I am so very sorry. Les was always pleasant to work with; and I'm sorry we had not stayed in better contact over the years. My prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Cindy Joiner Sorrels
I am so sorry to learn of Les
Passing. He never failed to speak and say hello to me wherever we were.. I always felt ,given the opportunity, we would have been good friends.
Les was such a great guy. May the Lord wrap his arms around each of you as you go through such a sad time in your lives.
Some of our most vivid childhood memories include Leslie. He was admired by so many. I can vividly picture the joyous reunion that occurred as Olen and Martha welcomed Les into the Kingdom! Our prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. His memory lives boldly on through his love for you all. Peace be with you, B and D
les was a friendly and kind person and he will be greatly missed at the bank and the community as well.
My thoughts and prayers are with your family ....
(((Les))) You were and are a great man. Fly high, Cuz. Love You Always. See you later. <3 Diane
My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God comfort you through this sad time.
We are so sad to learn of this loss. Our sympathies and prayers are with his family over such a sudden and tragic loss. He will be missed by many.
TERESA & FAMILY- WE SHARE YOUR LOSS. WE WILL MISS HIS SMILING FACE AT THE BANK AND HIS EXPERTISE IN LOANS. MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME
my thoughts and prayers for the family..
Teresa and All Seals family,
I knew you all from Broken Bow Oklahoma. Kept in contact on and off through the years. I enjoyed working with Les, his smile and zest for life. I am soooooo very sorry Les wont get to enjoy his retirement years with you and your children and grandchildren. I know you take comfort in prescious memories. Your are in my thoughts and prayers.
A good friend and fellow classmate that will be missed by everyone.
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Seals Family during this sad and trying time. May God give you peace and comfort.
Teresa and family ,
We are so sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Les will be greatly missed by a lot of people. If we can do anything please let us know. We feel like a part of the family and we feel your loss with you and the rest of the family.
Teresa, you & your family are in our thoughts and prayers. So sad to hear about Les' passing.
Teresa we can't believe Les is gone. We know he is with the Lord and in no pain. God bless you and your family.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Les. He was a wonderful person and friend. He will be missed.
Sorry to here about Les. I really enjoyed talking with him when we could get together. He will be missed.
Teresa, I am so sorry for your loss. Les was a great guy. I will be thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
thinking of you and your family at this sad time!