Jack Philip Seagers, the oldest living man in England, passed away in Woodbridge, Suffolk, on 20 October, at the age of 109 years, 103 days.
Seagers was born on 9 July 1917. He attended Woodbridge School, leaving in 1934. In April 2019, more than 80 years later, he attended a school reunion alongside 80 other former pupils, making him the oldest attendee at the age of 101. He was survived by his two children, Roger and Paul. as well as six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren.
On 1 June 2026, following the passing of 109-year-old Arthur Aspinall, Seagers became the oldest living man in England.
At the moment, Hugh Kerr (born 9 October 1915) of Paisley, Scotland, is the oldest living man in the United Kingdom, while Harry Richardson (born 8 February 1918) of Ochiltree, East Ayrshire, is believed to have succeeded Seagers as the oldest living man in England.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of Jack Seagers during this difficult time.
