James G. Seamans

BENTON – James G. Seamans, 72, of Benton, died Sept. 11, 2025, at his home following a long illness. He was born April 22, 1953 in Dover Foxcroft, son of Earl and Edna Seamans. James grew up in Athens.

After graduating from Madison High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he spent the next eight years in New Hampshire, Colorado, Texas, California, and Rota, Spain. He later bought a home in Florida. He worked for the Postal Service for several years, and many years as a computer programmer.

After moving back to Maine, he owned and operated a coin store in Benton. To satisfy his religious calling, he became an ordained minister in 2015. As a member of the American Legion, Post #14, James served as their Chaplain for the last several years. James loved reading, music, gardening, and recently cruises.

He was predeceased by his father, Earl Seamans, and mother, Edna Seamans. He is survived by siblings, Eddie Seamans, Christie Elliott, Earlene, and husband James Margetts, Keith Seamans and partner, John Bray, and Steven and wife Cheryl Seamans. He is also survived by nephews, Chris, Michael, and Andrew Taylor, neices, Roseann, Debi, and Carol Elliott, Sarah OBare, and Hannah Rodriquez.

There will be a graveside service on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, at 1 p.m., at the VA Cemetery, 143 Blue Star Ave., Augusta, followed by a celebration of James’ life at Earlene’s home, at 309 Bangor Road, in Benton, following the service.