Ronald Arthur Seabrease, 69, formerly of Sharptown and Delmar, died Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wilmington, He was born in Sharptown, the son of the late Norval L. and Julia (Marine) Seabrease. Ron attended Mardela High School. He retired after 20 years of service as a spinning machine operator at DuPont in Seaford. After retirement he kept busy working various other jobs. He was very talented working with his hands and took pride in his woodworking skills, crafting gifts for family and friends. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved boating, hunting, fishing and camping. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Ronald A. Seabrease, II and his wife, Sherry of Mardela Springs; a sister, Becky S. Bennett and her husband, Kenny of Mardela Springs; and several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. A graveside funeral service will be held Monday, July 25, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. at Springhill Memory Gardens in Hebron. Pastor Larry Davis will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Julie H.C. Bailey Training Center, 100 S. Main Street, Suite 211, Smyrna, DE 19977. Arrangements are in the care of Short Funeral Home, Delmar. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.