Clarence Setser Sr.

Clarence Setser Sr. obituary

Clarence Setser Sr.

Clarence Setser Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Callaham Funeral Home from Nov. 14 to Nov. 15, 2025.
Clarence Setser Sr., age 83, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025. He was born on September 19, 1942, to the late Everett and Gladys (Wells) Setser of Tomahawk, KY.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Gladys (Wells) Setser; five brothers, Alfred Setser, McKenley Setser, Chester Setser, Harold Setser, and John Setser; four sisters, Evelyn Crum, Hazel Penix, Shirley Smith, and Debbie Setser; and two sons, Donald Ray Setser and James Everett Setser.

Clarence is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Anna Lee (Hall) Setser of Tomahawk, KY; his son, Clarence (Tina) Setser Jr. of Tomahawk, KY; and his brother, Don Setser of Michigan. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Matt and Amber Setser of New York; James and Melissa Setser of Tomahawk, KY; Harold and Amanda Setser of Teaberry, KY; Kimberly and Timothy Horn of Inez, KY; Travis and Lindsey Setser of Defiance, OH; and 11 great-grandchildren that he loved dearly.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am, Sunday, November 16, 2025 at the Phillip Cove Freewill Baptist Church with Tim Preece & Bill Davis officiating. Burial will follow at the Setser Family Cemetery. Friends may visit at the church on Saturday from 6:00-9:00pm.

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