Born in Bogalusa, Louisiana, Seals was a major in the United States Army Air Forces from 1941 to 1946, and was thereafter a lieutenant colonel in the United States Air Force Reserve.
He was United States Attorney for the Southern District of Texas from 1961 to 1966.
[1] On June 28, 1966, Seals was nominated by President Lyndon B. Johnson to a new seat on the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas created by 80 Stat.
He assumed senior status on December 25, 1982, serving in that capacity until his death on October 27, 1990, in Houston.
[1] In addition to judicial work, Seals gained notice as a humanitarian and shared the World Methodist Peace Award for 1987.