Herbert I. Setchel

Herbert Setchel Obituary

SETCHEL, Herbert I., of Mechanicsville, went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, September 11, 2007, after a courageous battle with Parkinson's disease. He was preceded in death by his son, Herbert Setchel Jr.; his parents, George and Annie Setchel; his sister, Cecile Temple Walker; and two brothers, Myron and Charles Setchel, all of Prince George. He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Louise H. Setchel; his daughter, Bonnie Bradford and her husband, Robert, of Midlothian; three grandchildren, David Setchel and his wife, Melinda, of Franklin, Douglas Setchel and his wife, Lisa Ann, of Richmond, and Amanda Bradford of Midlothian; five great-grandchildren, Joshua, Adam, and Stephen Setchel, all of Franklin, and Ryan and Aidan Setchel of Richmond. Herb was a long and faithful member of Fairfield Presbyterian Church, serving as Sunday school superintendent, deacon, elder, and trustee. He was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII, a member of VFW Post 9808, and a member of Northside Lodge # 292 A.F. & A.M. Memorial services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Fairfield Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Fairfield Presbyterian Church Building Fund.

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Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch on Sep. 13, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Herbert Setchel

8 Entries

Janis Gaulding Peace

September 16, 2007

Louise, Bonnie, Rob, Amanda, and Family:
I have been around Herbert all of my life. Growing up in the same neighborhood gave me a wonderful role model as a child. I can see Herbert now cutting the grass in his white shirt! He was a good, clean, truly Christian man. He lived the real life of a Christian. He didn't just show up at church and forget it when he came home . . . oh, no. That would never have been his way. He raised his children to be the same way too.
You could just go on and on about all the good things Herbert did on this Earth and also left behind as memories. If we all learned just one thing from him, his trip here was worthwhile.
Louise and Bonnie especially, I know it's going to hurt and be lonesome at first, but we all know where Herbert is now. He is definitely at Peace with his Lord and that is what we all strive for as we rest at the end of the day. You must go on with your duties and keep your spirits up like he would want you to do and share "his ways" with as many as possible.
Louise, you have been a wonderful wife. You have been by his side day and night through all of this and he must have known he picked a real special girl 64 years ago. You are a very strong and loving lady!
With Love,

Norman Graham

September 15, 2007

Louise, It was sad but a wonderful service. I know he looked down and smiled on us today, well pleased. Herb was among the greats. It was evident he made a lot of friends. He was very generous with trash cans and other items that I have around the house. I want you to know that you are in our thoughts and prayers as you try to adjust to a new way of life without him. Let me know if I can help in some way.

Sincerely,

Norman D. Graham
Richmond, Va.

Fred an Carol Butler

September 14, 2007

Best to all

Wor. Thomas C. Lacy

September 13, 2007

Herb was one of the greatest men I have known. He was a friend and Brother in Christ and through Northside Lodge. His strength in enduring his physical pain was an inspiration to me. His quiet manner, friendly smile and warm, firm hand shake will be remembered.

Douglas & Lisa Ann Setchel

September 13, 2007

We always think we'll have more time. Maybe next weekend, or weekend after that. Someobody is sick, there's work, a birthday party and then time has gotten away from us. Our biggest wish is that we had made a little more time to be with grandaddy and you. Time to make some changes. We love you Grandma,

Douglas, Lisa Ann, Ryan & Aidan

Steve and Judy Baker

September 13, 2007

Judy and I extend our deepest sympathy to Louise and the family. Herbert was an outstanding man and he will be missed by his family and friends.

Martha and Allen Loving

September 13, 2007

Dear Louise and family,

Herbert was one of the finest Virginia "gentleman" we've ever known! He was kind to everyone he met, he loved the Lord, and he had a pure heart! He will be missed!

You are in our hearts and prayers.

Myron and Janet Setchel, Jr.

September 13, 2007

Our deepest sympathies. Uncle Herbert was a very nice man. Our prayers are with your family.

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