June 4 1943-August 8, 2022

Mr. Thomas C. “Sonny” Seward, passed away Thursday, August 11, 2022. He was the son of the late Joseph C. and Edna Kirkland Seward, and was also preceded in death by  his loving wife of 42 years, Linda Seward; brother, Bobby Seward and three sisters,  Ella Balliew, Peggy Pearson and Ruby Norville.

Sonny was a retired long haul truck driver (owner-operator). He was an avid fisherman, whose favorite fishing spot was the Meherrin River where he spent many hours fishing with his lifetime best friend, Charles Sasser.

Sonny is survived by daughter, Tammy  Cottee (Frankie); two sons, Ronnie Seward (Sandra) and Andy Seward; four grandsons, Joey Seward, Jason Walters, Hunter Cottee and Mason Seward; granddaughters, Emily Cottee and Elizabeth Seward; four great-grandsons, Zakkery Seward, Seth Walters, Raylen Walters and Landon Cottee and two great-granddaughters, Jami Walters and Aubree Seward.

The family will receive friends 12:30-1:30 Sunday, August 14 at Owen Funeral Home, 303 S. Halifax Rd, Jarratt, Virginia 23867. The funeral service will be held graveside also on Sunday, August 14 at Greensville Memorial Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to The Ronald McDonald House (https://support.rmhc.org).