Earl Seibert died July 27, 1942, at the Cabanatuan POW Camp 1, where more than 2,500 POWs died during the war. On Saturday, May 25, 2024, Seibert finally will be laid to rest in his hometown, with full military honors.
The successful businessman also played as a starting offensive tackle on the UGA football team that won the 1959 SEC championship and the 1960 Orange Bowl.