 He was later chairman of the board for a high tech telecommunications company and also served as a trade representative for the state of South Carolina.General Seignious died in Charleston on July 3, 2005; his funeral service took place in Summerall Chapel at The Citadel and he was buried with full military honors at the National Cemetery in Beaufort.In addition to the Silver Star his military awards included 3 awards of the Distinguished Service Medal and Bronze Star Medal, 4 awards of the Legion of Merit and the Joint Service Commendation Medal.