The Honorable Judge Russell E. Seay, Jr., 85, died on October 13, 2011 of a heart condition. He was born on August 30, 1926 in Lakeland, FL. Judge Seay is survived by his beloved Janet; sons, Richard and William; daughter, Jacqueline; granddaughters, Julia Seay and Linsi Matteson; sister, Elizabeth Brunt and an extended circle of loving family and friends. Judge Seay attended South Broward High School and joined the U.S. Navy in 1943. He served on the Destroyer Escort, USS Waterman during World War II. He graduated from the University of Miami School of Law in 1951 and practiced law in Tampa and Dania, FL. He was proud of his community service in Dania, he served as President of the Optimist Club and Little League Baseball. He also served as Vice Mayor of Dania and Commander of the American Legion Post 304. In 1963, Judge Seay was appointed to the judiciary by Gov. Farris Bryant, where he served as a Circuit Court Judge in Broward County until his retirement in 1991. After retirement, Judge Seay enjoyed good health and hobbies: camping, travel, Navy reunions and serious bicycling. At age 63, he completed a 7-day, 395 mile bike ride across the state of Iowa, known as RAGBRAI. Funeral arrangements are being made by Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care in Hollywod, FL. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Judge Seay’s favorite charity, www.foodforthepoor.org Food For The Poor note #39060