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GEORGE SETZER Obituary
Mr. George (Mel) Melvin Setzer Jr., born on February 5, 1935 in Denison, Texas, to the late Eva Ford Setzer and the late George Melvin Setzer, Sr., passed away at age 83, surrounded by loved ones, on May 15, 2018 in McKinney, Texas. Mel graduated from East Texas State Teacher's College in 1957 with a BS in Business.
He was preceded in death by his greatly loved dog, Sophie.
He is survived by his son, Warner Setzer; daughter, Juenessa Williams; sister, Sharron Blevins; grandchildren, Samantha Setzer, Cody Setzer, Britton Williams, Garrett Williams, Chase Williams; and great-grandchild, Levi Setzer. He also leaves behind his dog, Tiffany.
Mel especially loved reading his Bible, reading books on WWII, discussing politics, working in his yard, spending time with his dogs, watching or listening to Texas Rangers baseball games, playing tennis (in his younger years), and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He attended The Church of Christ on McDermott Road.
The family invites donations in Mel's name to www.armsofhope.org, an organization dedicated to assisting disadvantaged children and single moms. Papa, we love you so much! You will forever live on in our hearts and memories. Friends and family can pay their respects at the celebration of life service, officiated by Wes McAdams, on Saturday, May 26, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at The Church of Christ on McDermott Road, 3600 McDermott Road, Plano, Texas, 75025.
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Jennifer Gerber
May 26, 2018
Mr. Setzer had a huge impact on my son. He was Kyle's 5th grade teacher during a brief stay at Alt Campus, and he would hunt for frogs with Kyle at recess. He had some meaningful conversations with Kyle about faith in a world where that could have gotten him in trouble. He will be missed.
Bonnie Gundling
May 25, 2018
I will miss Mel at Puster Elementary. He would always have great stories to tell in the mornings when he would sub. He loved his family and his dogs. He was a sweet man.
Jan Jungmann
May 25, 2018
Mel was a sweet, Christian man. I met him in 2005 when he began subbing at Lovejoy Elementary. He was full of stories about his dogs, tennis and his faithful walk with Lord. Mel was a great role to many, including to me.
He will be missed!!
John Pomponio
May 24, 2018
Mel- While our time knowing each other has been short, I enjoyed our talks about sports. Especially football. Your kindness and personable personality was always refreshing when we ran into each other. You will be missed.
Emily Peabody
May 24, 2018
We will miss Mr. Setzer. I enjoyed working with him as a sub in LISD. Sending prayers up for his family.
Lisa Hempkins
May 23, 2018
My daughter Ava loved having Mr. Setzer as her substitute! She said he had some of the best stories. He will be missed. Our condolences.
Nancy Wojcik
May 23, 2018
Mel was such a kind man with a sweet and gentle soul. I loved hearing his stories. We had quite a few talks about baseball, especially the Rangers and the Cubs. He will be missed. My condolences to his family.
Marilyn McGlamery
May 23, 2018
I have very fond memories of Melvin growing up as cousins in Denison, Texas. We lost contact for a number of years but re-connected as adults. He was one of the most caring people I have ever known. He cared deeply for his family and all the children he had an opportunity to influence over the years through his teaching in public school. I will miss our phone calls to stay in touch. To Juenessa and family, what a blessing to have had such a Christian gentleman for a father and a grandfather. I was privileged to be related and call him my friend.
Darlene Griffin
May 23, 2018
He was such a sweet man. Loved getting to hear his stories. Heart of GOLD !!
Denise Temple
May 23, 2018
I have such fond memories of Mel and am very blessed to have had such a man as my Uncle. He will always hold a special place in my heart. May God provide comfort to Chad and Juenessa and their families as they grieve.
Debbie Firebaugh
May 23, 2018
Sweet Mel. So many fond & funny memories going up with Juenessa & Chad in your home. It started getting expensive for a teenager to leave a quarter on the toilet for its use. You will always have a very special place in my heart. If you could please have heaven allow this yankee in & I will see you soon.
Juenessa Williams
May 23, 2018
I love and miss you so much, Daddy. You are forever in my heart.<3
Papa, with his grandsons Britton Garrett & Chase
Juenessa Williams
May 23, 2018
Juenessa Williams
May 23, 2018
I will love you forever and always, Daddy.❤✝
Debbie Harris
May 23, 2018
Sweet, sweet Mel. Larry and I will miss seeing you every Sunday morning sitting right behind us at church. Will miss our conversations with you. RIP Mel!!
Juenessa Williams
May 23, 2018
I love and miss you, Papa.❤
May 23, 2018
I have fond memories of Mel during my time as a teacher at Sloan Creek Middle School. He had so many interesting stories and life experiences. I'll miss him.
Ray Winkler
May 23, 2018
We will miss Mel at Sloan Creek! He was a great man and had a great sense of humor!
Tonya Vining
May 22, 2018
Oh, Mel was a delight to know and have working at Lovejoy ISD. RIP sweet man.
Keelee Kennington
May 22, 2018
I had the pleasure of working with Mel off and on for 10 years. He always made an effort to stop by the art room and discuss student art displays or the work of well-known artists. He seemed to thrive on learning about the techniques and the history behind the work. We traded stories of life in Denison and McKinney. His sense of humor always brought a smile to my face. He had a passion for life, learning, and the students he serviced. I will miss you, Mel. May your family and friends be comforted in knowing that you are no longer suffering from illness and that are with God.
Allyson Price
May 22, 2018
Sweet Mel will be missed at Sloan Creek Intermediate. We loved having him on campus.
Martha Moody
May 22, 2018
Worked with Mr Setzer whn he subbed at Lovejoy ISD. Remember his love of students. God Bless him and the family he leaves behind.
Jamie Burrus
May 22, 2018
My prayers are with your family. I had the pleasure of working with Mel for many years both when he was a para and a sub. I will miss seeing him and hearing him talk about his grandkids and sweet dog.
May 22, 2018
You will be missed Mel. I enjoyed having you sub in my class. The kids loved your stories. I loved talking tennis and history with you. Thank you always for being so kind and thoughtful. Godspeed, Eva
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