John Lewis Seibert, Jr.

John "Shorty" Lewis Seibert, Jr., 87, died at his home in Sunflower on July 13, 2021. Born in Prichard, he spent his teen years between Washington and Clarke counties. A 1954 graduate of Jackson High School, John married and moved to El Paso, Texas, where he worked 4 years as a US Air Force B-25 mechanic, before settling back in Washington County. He spent many years on the river and in the woods before and after retiring from Olin in 1998.

A loving father, husband, and papa, John was also a favorite uncle to many. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Ann "Patsy" Downey Seibert; one daughter, Teddy (Jack) Busby; one grandchild, John Raine Gordon; 2 sisters, Janis Lowe and Joan Payne; and multiple in laws, nieces, and nephews.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John Lewis Seibert, Sr. and Lillian Dykes Seibert; and 4 sisters, Patricia Payne, Lillian Taylor, Louise Adams, and Peggy Clements.

Pallbearers ~ Lane Downey, Jim Slayton, Michael Payne, Heath Walker, Jack Busby, John Raine Gordon

Honorary Pallbearers ~ Nieces & Nephews, Olin Retirees

Visitation will be Friday, July 16, 2021 10:00 AM ~ 11:00 AM at Sunflower United Methodist Church in Sunflower, AL. Funeral Service will follow at 11:00 AM with Rev. Barbara Brewi & Bro. Randy Grimes officiating. St. Stephens Funeral Home will be directing. Interment will be at Sunflower United Methodist Church Cemetery.

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