Jervis Wayne Seals

Jervis’ Journey Jervis Wayne Seals quickly and quietly went home to be with the Lord surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at the age of 65. Born on December 26, 1959, in Chestertown, Maryland, Jervis was the fourth of six children born to the late Percy “Bill” William Seals and Gladys Amanda Tecora Gibbs Seals. Jervis, as the playful, dessert-loving, middle child, was raised in Barclay, Maryland, alongside his three sisters and two brothers. Jervis graduated from Queen Anne’s County High School in Centreville, Maryland, and was a proud member of the Class of 1977. As a gifted athlete, Jervis played high school and league basketball, played and coached the Barclay Hornets softball team and was one of the quickest, most focused first baseman who never missed a catch. Jervis was a hardworking man from a young age and held several jobs before graduating high school. He began his career at Delmarva Sash and Door, and then worked at ConAgra before joining Chrysler, where he worked faithfully until retiring in 2009 at the early age of 50. Jervis was also an entrepreneur at an early age. One of the first of many entrepreneurial ventures was raising and selling pigs for a profit. He even had a favorite pig that he named Sally. Later, Jervis began a very successful trash collection business. He went above and beyond collecting his customer’s trash. His customers loved him and he loved them back. Jervis gave his life to Christ at an early age and was a devoted member of Community Baptist Church, where he served faithfully. Jervis truly was a man after God’s own heart and had a passion to ensure everyone he knew or loved was saved and knew God and was on their way to heaven. Jervis served as a Pillar in the lives of many. He read the entire Bible at least three times and lived out his faith daily. Every conversation with Jervis began and ended with the Lord. He was a caring and loving father. Each summer, he joyfully filled his truck with his daughter Tamika and her friends to attend Vacation Bible School, Amusement Parks and the Fireworks, just to name a few places. Jervis felt these were small gestures but they reflected his big heart. As many have stated, he was a “good man.” In October 1995, Jervis met Linda, and from that moment, a loving and lasting relationship began. After 19 years together, they were married on September 27, 2014, celebrating the bond they had long shared. Jervis embraced Linda’s children as his own, creating a blended family grounded in love and faith. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Dinah Victoria Ashley, whom he lovingly cared for until her passing. Jervis is survived by his devoted wife, Linda, and five children: Tamika Seals Valentine, Lakira Rochester (Chris), Devin Rasin, Sr., Dimere Rasin, and ChriShyra Blackson (Shawn); eleven grandchildren, Tahzir, Devin, Jr., Deja, Tayla, Bryson, Ryder, D’lainy, Kayden, Makenna, Jazmine and Kamora; one goddaughter, Kiara Wilson; siblings, William Vaughn Seals (Wanda), John Garfield Seals (Carolyn), Vanette Tecora Seals, and Senta Lorray Seals Warren; thirteen nieces and nephews, Kadina, Tyshia, Cassandra (William), Vernon, Dekia, Shawkita (Glenn), Sharina, John (Krisann), Cassius, and Kytrae; nine great-nieces and nephews, Terry, Jr. (Ebony), Lamonta, Sr., Vernisha, Tierra, Vernon, Jr., Dajour, Starr, Vejon, and Veonte as well as eight great-great nieces and nephews. He is also remembered with love by his brother-in-law, William Rasin (Louise), sister-in-law, Delores Phillips (Dwight) and his aunts, Joyce Seals and Evalena Burke. Jervis had many, many close friends who called him brother, however, we could only name a few: Dwaine Seals, Claude Gilbert and Billy Benson; big sister, Ursula Ward and a devoted customer, Joyce Ann Stanley and special friends, Joan and Rendal Lewis. Jervis leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, and service. His unwavering belief in God and dedication to those he loved will never be forgotten.

Jervis Wayne Seals

December 26, 1959 - May 3, 2025