Obituary of Holton Seeley

Mr. Holton Seeley, 96, of Caroga Lake, NY went to be with the lord on February 11, 2006. He was born in Stratford, NY on September 15, 1909, the son of the late George Lyman and Minnie Hall Seeley. Mr. Seeley was educated in local schools and employed by the New York State Environmental Conservation Department for over 40 years. He began his career as a game warden in the Caroga Lake area and then as caretaker at the Caroga Lake State campsite. For more than 30 years he served as State Forest Ranger in the Caroga Lake area, prior to retirement. ?Holt? as he was known, was considered on of the most knowledgeable people in the area regarding State Forest and private lands and was a resource for many. Mr. Seeley was a well-respected member of the community and will be sadly missed. During WWII, he served in the Army, Company B 7th Battalion. Mr. Seeley was also a long time devoted member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Gloversville where he served as deacon for many years. Survivors include his wife Elsie Lockyer Seeley of Caroga Lake whom he married August 17, 1942. Eighteen nieces and nephews also survive. He was pre-deceased by a brother, George Seeley formerly of Meco, and two sisters; Beatrice Stafford formerly of Stratford and Hazel Gullis formerly of Dolgeville.Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Tuesday from the Kobuskie-Konik Funeral Home, 51 Fremont Street, Gloversville with the Reverend Peter Ellis, Pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday 1 pm to 2 pm prior to the service. Spring burial will take place at Round Top Cemetery, Stratford, NY.Expressions of sympathy in his memory may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 12 James Street, Gloversville, NY 12078 or to the Caroga Lake Volunteer Fire Dept., PO Box 536, Caroga Lake, NY 12032.