Robert Allen Sedman

March 15, 1946 - July 9, 2017

Robert Allen Sedman age 71 of Dayton passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 9, 2017 at his home. He was born in Dayton on March 15, 1946 the son of the late Alfred and Audrey (Ferguson) Sedman. Allen was a graduate of Rhea Central High School and completed two years of college at the McKenzie Business College. He served his country with the US Army in Viet Nam and retired after many years with Robinson Manufacturing as a supervisor. Allen was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church in Sale Creek. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Ginger (Dorn) Sedman, son, Tim Sedman, daughter, Susan Valdez and three granddaughters, Jenna Valdez, MacKenzie Sedman and Skilar Sedman all of Dayton. He is also survived by his brother, Harold (Maida) Sedman of Hixson. Funeral services for Allen will be held Tuesday afternoon at 3:00pm in the funeral home chapel with his pastor, Rev. David Cunningham, and Rev. Emory Layne officiating. He will be laid to rest in the Mount Vernon Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors followed by a white dove release. Please share your memories of Allen on his online guest register at www.vanderwallfh.coom. The family is being cared for by the Vanderwall Funeral Home where they will receive friends Tuesday after 1:00pm.