James S. Seamans of Buckingham, PA passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2016 in Aria – Jefferson Health Torresdale Campus, Philadelphia, PA. He was 94.

Born in Scranton, PA he resided in Scranton, PA before moving to Buckingham Township 24 years ago.

Jim graduated from Scranton Central High School and Keystone Junior College of Factoryville, PA. He enlisted in the Army Air Corps at the start of World War II and served as a pilot of a B17 Bomber in The European Theatre of Operations. Jim completed 30 combat missions and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with an Oak Leaf Cluster and five Air Medals.

He was formerly employed with United Gilsonite Laboratories of Scranton, PA for 38 years and was the marketing manager before retirement.

In 1985, he was ordained into the ministry of the Grace Reformed Episcopal Church of Scranton and served as Assistant Pastor for six years, prior to moving to Buckingham. Jim was actively involved with the church during his adult life and held several positions. He was a current member of the Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church of New Hope, PA.

He was the Past President of the N.E. Scranton Little League; a member of the N.E. Scranton Kiwanis Club; N.E. PA Advertising Club; and served two terms as Chairman of the local SCORE Unit assisting persons hoping to become business owners.

Jim was the beloved husband of 68 years to the late Marjorie S. Seamans, devoted father of Diane Laughlin and husband Dr. David Laughlin of Pittsburgh, James S. Seamans, Jr. and wife Donna of Newtown, PA, loving grandfather of Jonathan (Rachel) Laughlin, Elizabeth (Kenny) Smith, Andrew (Laura) Laughlin, Daniel (Kara) Laughlin, Jessica (Tim) Phelan, and Megan (Brad) Miller; cherished great-grandfather of Sadie, Gabe and Charlie Laughlin, Rowan, Sawyer and Adam Smith, Ramona, Astrid and Reuben Laughlin, Lucas and Benjamin Phelan, Mason and Emerson Miller.

A memorial service will be held at Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1680 Aquatong Road, New Hope, PA 18938 on Friday, January 6, 2017 at 11 am. The family will receive their friends from 10-11 am prior to the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Thompson Memorial Presbyterian Church would be appreciated.

Cremation services were private under the direction of the Varcoe-Thomas Funeral Home, 344 North Main Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.

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