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Sympathy Notice: Rev. Seymour D. Halford

Posted: June 10 2021 at 10:00 AM

Rev. Seymour D. Halford, a retired member of the Northern Illinois Conference, passed away on Tuesday, June 1, 2021.  During his ministry in Northern Illinois Conference, he served Chicago: Ashburn; Markham Community; Chicago: Epworth; Dixon: Grace; and Batavia.

Rev. Halford was 88 years of age.

Memorial services will be announced later.

Messages of condolences may be sent to his wife and family:

Whitni Hey
986 Mile Rd.
Dixon, IL 61021

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