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Richard Settlemyre Obituary

Richard "Chad" Settlemyre GRANITE FALLS Richard "Chad" Settle-myre, 25, of Granite Falls, passed away Monday, Feb. 27, 2012, at Frye Regional Medical Center. He was born June 21, 1986, in Catawba County, to Richard and Lori Beach Settlemyre of Hudson. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Colin and Marie Beach, and his paternal grandparents, J.T. and Phyllis Settlemyre. Chad was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and was a member of the Sawmills Volunteer Fire Department. He was employed with Bemis Manufacturing Incorporated. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Melissa Triplett Settlemyre, of the home; his son, Mason Lee Settlemyre, of the home; and a brother, Chris Settlemyre, of Hudson. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2012, at Fellowship Baptist Church of Hudson with Revs. Doug Howell and Jason Hines and Dr. Jason Guyer officiating. Burial will follow at Center Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, March 2, 2012, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Fellowship Baptist Church of Hudson. Serving as pallbearers will be the members of the Sawmills Volunteer Fire Department. Memorials may be made to the Sawmills Volunteer Fire Department, 4068 US Hwy 321-A, Granite Falls, NC 28630; the American Heart Association, 4217 Park Place Ct., Glen Allen VA 23060; or to Caldwell County Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood St. NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. Online condolences can be made to the family at bass-smithfuneralhome. com. Bass-Smith Granite is serving the family of Richard "Chad" Settle-myre.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record from Feb. 28 to Mar. 1, 2012.

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Ashley Helton

March 16, 2012

I am sorry for your loss. Chad was an amazing friend to me. I will never forget the great times we had together and his kind loving heart. He will be greatly missed. I am praying and thinking about your family. Love, Ashley Helton

March 5, 2012

Lori,
I just heard about Chad. I am so very sorry. I haven't seen him in quite some time. But I can still see that sweet first grade face. I know how close you two were. I can only imagine your grief. Please know that I am thinking about you and keeping you in my prayers. God bless...
Beth Jones

Shawn Mingus

March 4, 2012

I am deeply sorry for your loss. I didnt know Chad personally but was with him in the RIT Fire classes at Grace Chapel and he was a great person to be around and showed true dedication to the fire service. He will be greatly missed. United We Stand - We Will Never Forget

raymond mathis

March 1, 2012

i hate that a good man had to leave us so early chad was a good loving guy i use to roof with chad and i couldnt ask for a better person or a friend. But now he is watching down on all of us with our heavenly father its just too bad that the world has losted a fireman a family man and a dear friend to many of us in this county we are thankful for his services and all that he has down,he will be dearly missed he may be gone but he still lives in all our heart and we still see him in his beautiful sons eye r.i.p gone but not forgoten

donald lutz

February 29, 2012

richard and lori i am so sorry to hear about your loss

Alice Deal

February 29, 2012

Dear Family of Richard,
I am sorry for the loss of Richard. He was a great guy to work with at Bemis and we will miss him as he was loved and respected by all of us.

Alice Deal

February 29, 2012

Richard and Lori,

We are praying for comfort at this time for you and your family.

Tony and Lisa Rhoney

Johnny Roark

February 28, 2012

Lori, we are so sorry for your loss. We will be praying for you guys.

Johnny, Teresa and Alyssa Roark

kisha lail

February 28, 2012

Lori I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers.

Don,Amanda,Alyssa,Zayne Newman

February 28, 2012

Lorrie, we love you and our thoughts and prayers are with you and the whole family. Chad was an all around wonderful person and will be missed by so many people. We were blessed to have known him.

Cheryl Hart

February 28, 2012

Lori

I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Chad as a great kid who I loved very much. You loved your boys with all you had. I know you are devastated and cant begin to relate. Please know that you are in our prayers

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