Frederick Hawkins "Freddie" Seamster

SOUTH BOSTON Mr. Frederick Hawkins “Freddie” Seamster passed away at his residence on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. He was born on December 21, 1947 to the late John Wesley Seamster, Sr and the late Ruth Hawkins Seamster. Before retirement, Freddie worked with Gupton Sheet Metal for over 50 years as a roofer and sheet metal worker. He was a past member of the South Boston Volunteer Fire Company. He was known as the “chair man,” having replaced chair bottoms such as caning, rush and splint, for many people in Halifax County and surrounding areas. He brought back the art of basketry in the 80’s, having made many beautiful baskets out of white oak splints and teaching classes to many people. He was very creative and could make anything. Left to cherish his memories are his children, Candee S. Pulliam and husband, Nelson and Andrew Charles “Andy” Seamster; grandchildren, Austin Nicholas Pulliam and Erin Elizabeth Pulliam; brother, David Seamster of Nathalie and a sister, Jo Carroll Godwin of Anderson, SC. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, J.W. Seamster, Jr. A Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Oak Ridge Cemetery with Reverend Don Bryant officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Candee & Nelson Pulliam, 1018 Donna Court, Halifax, VA.