of Batesville, AR

April 15, 1945 - July 1, 2020

Cpl. Carroll Baker Seaton peacefully departed this world on July 1, 2020, leaving behind his family and friends.

He was born on April 15, 1945 in Sylvania, Arkansas to Otha and Vara Seaton. He grew up on a dairy farm, and then he moved to Batesville in 1970.

On January 1, 1969, at the age of 23, he was sworn in as an Arkansas State Trooper, a career that Cpl. Seaton took seriously until his retirement, 25 years later in 1994.

Revered as an honest and honorable man, he was a fair-minded law enforcement officer. He was also brave, kind, just and loving.He was a mentor and a hero to many and a loving husband, father and grandfather.

He loved being a grandfather to his three grandchildren above all things, but he also had a passion for hunting quail.

His parents and his older brother, Eddie N. Seaton, preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Brenda Goforth Seaton; two sons, Wade Seaton and Jason Seaton (Laura); 3 grandchildren, Luke Seaton, Sophie Seaton and Alyx Keller, all of Batesville; and a sister Darlene Seaton Byrd of Doniphan, MO.

Pallbearers are Luke Seaton, Calvin Fairchild, Mike Hatfield, W.O. Husky, Gary Hilburn, and Shawn Stephens.

Honorary Pallbearers are Joe Overstreet and Ricky Wilson.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to:

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place
Memphis, TN. 38105.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Crouch Funeral Home
510 College Avenue
Batesville, AR  72501
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com