Edward L. Seal, 83, passed away Monday, August 13, 2007 at his residence in Carriere.

A time of visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 15 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Picayune Funeral Home. A private burial service will be held.

Edward lived in the Picayune area for most of his life. He was a computer specialist with the Federal Civil Service, U.S. Marine veteran of World War II, member of the First Baptist Church of Carriere, and the Masonic Lodge of Carriere. He did a great deal of research on the genealogy of the Seal Family, which resulted in the publication of two books. One of his books was very recently published and can be found in the Crosby Library.

He is survived by his wife, Myrle Faye Seal; two sons, John Seal and wife Jill of Montgomery, Minn. and Douglas Seal and wife, Michele of Folsom, La.; and six grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Minnie Albritton Seal and a son, Brian Seal.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home.