Daniel Clayton Seely entered eternal rest on September 12, 2021, at the age of 77. Dan was born on October 6, 1943 in New Orleans, LA, and was a resident of Metairie, LA, for most of his life. He graduated from Jesuit High School with the Class of 1961, and University of Southern Mississippi. He is a retired Sales Representative for Pulaski Furniture. A veteran of the US Army, who proudly served his country in Vietnam, as a helicopter pilot. His joys in life were shopping, buying cars, traveling and going out to dinner and the movies. Dan sang in a choir for two years which he also enjoyed. He was known for his nature and generous heart. He will be missed by all who knew him. He is the son of the late Mercedes Dugas Seely and Clayton Seely. Loving father of Heather Hyson of Florida and grandfather of Hannah Melvin. He is also survived by his lifelong best friend Adele Dierker. Special thanks to Maria Oser and Coreen Lewis for taking special care of him. Relatives and friends attended the visitation and memorial service on November 13, 2021 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Violet, LA. Interment: Garden of Memories Cemetery, Metairie, LA.