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Leo W. Seal, “ . . . a courtly ond gracious man who always had time.’
Mr. Seal has passed away, but although each of us feels a great personal loss we cannot help but find inspiration in his exemplary life.
The Rev. Lamar Martin, pastor of the Main Street Methodist Church in Bay St. Louis, described him as "a man of highest ideals. His devout faith in God was fed constantly through his loyal attendance at the services of his church........
His faith was expressed in many ways, one of which was through is support to all civic, educational, industrial and religious needs of his community.”
POWER LINES, official house organ of the Mississippi Power Company, editorialized:	“He	was	a gentleman in the
truest sense of the word, and, as all uncommon men, he had the common touch and love of people. He was a loyal friend of the Company and an unswerving proponent of the private enterprise system, which he himself so well epitomized.” "Mr. Seal’s death at 75 cannot be said to have cut short a productive career; yet,” said the TIMES-PICAYUNE editorially, “that career was far from over, and his energy and ability will be missed by his friends and colleagues as well as by the citizens who benefited both directly and indirectly from them.”
THE DAILY HERALD expressed condolences and added:	“Perhaps	it	is	in
order also to congratulate those who were closest to Mr. Seal on their good fortune to have had so many wonderful years with such an outstanding man...He was a living reminder of the principles of hard-work and steadfastness....(He) lived to see his dream of a strong vibrant Mississippi Coast fast becoihing a reality...Yes, his death is a great loss to his family, friends, business associates, and Mississippi. But the loss is far eclipsed by the untold benefit and inspiration made possible by his having lived among us.”
THE SEA COAST ECHO said:	“Many
in remembering (him), and many will remember him for a long time, may think of his business accomplishments...” and his civic mindedness and his great contributions to forestry. “In any event this big man will be remembered. For ourselves we remember a courtly and gracious man who always had time.”
We at Hancock Bank express our condolences to Mr. Seal’s family. He was one of those “uncommon men” who commanded one’s loyalty and respect, not by position or authority but because of warmth and personality. He was a friend.
The words of the Rev. Lamar Martin might best express our feelings: “We will miss his person, we will cherish his memories, and we will profit by his influence. The good of his life will live forever.”