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Doug Wilson

After retiring from the textile industry, Doug started working part-time as a funeral assistant with Seawright Funeral Home in July 2008. He loves that his job gives him the opportunity to meet a variety of people and assist them during their time of loss.

Doug was born in Landrum, SC and spent nearly his entire life in the Spartanburg area. Most of his life was spent working in the textile industry, which also took him to Gainesville, GA for a short period of time.

Doug has been married to his wife, Barbara, for an amazing 52 years. Together, they have two sons, Robb and Keith, and seven beautiful grandchildren. When he’s not working or spending time with his family, Doug likes to spend his time camping, gardening, woodworking, and taking photographs.

Dale Downey, C.F.S.P.

While still a college student, Dale began working part-time in the funeral home industry. Nearly 40 years later, Dale continues to assist families with their end-of-life needs as a licensed funeral director and embalmer. Seawright Funeral Home has been privileged to have Dale’s expertise since 1994.

Dale is a life-long resident of Inman, he is married to Cathy P. Downey.  He and his late wife Sharon have a handsome son, Cody.  Cody is  a First Officer with Delta Airlines and is married to Alexis Downey.  They reside in Melbourn, Florida.   When Dale isn’t working, he enjoys restoring old boats and taking them out on the water. For the past twenty years, he has also assisted the community as part of a disaster response team.

Chad Cartee

August 16, 1971   –  January 6, 2025

Chad brought 25 years of experience in the funeral industry to Seawright Funeral Home. He took great pride in being able to help families through one of the most difficult times in their lives through his work.

A native of the Inman, SC area, Chad was the son of Huey and Glenda Cartee. When Chad was not assisting the families of Inman, he enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family. He and his wife, Tara, enjoyed watching their children – Ashby, Abbi, and Kayla – play sports, especially basketball, volleyball, and cheerleading.