Emil Fred Seitz, Sr., 93, of Hopewell, VA, died Monday, February 12, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick Carl Seitz and Ellen Cynthia Higgins Seitz; his wife, Charlotte Louise Cain Seitz; and a son, Rodney C. Seitz. A decorated World War II combat veteran, Mr. Seitz proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Battle of the Bulge, and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. He was a longtime member and Deacon at West End Presbyterian Church. He is survived by a son, E. Fred Seitz, Jr. of Hopewell; grandchildren, Bradley N. Seitz of Chester, Travis C. Seitz of California, and Jessica Seitz Corizzo of Hawaii; great-grandchildren, Skylar Corizzo and Elijah Corizzo; sister-in-law, Leetha J. Hodnett and her family. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Hopewell Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with Rev. Eddie Reed officiating.