George W. Settle, Sr.'s Obituary
George William Settle, Sr., 75, of Culpeper died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at his residence. He was born January 28, 1934 in Culpeper to the late Jesse and Virginia Settle.
George was a hard worker all of his life and took pride in everything he did. In his earlier years, he enjoyed going to Charles Town Races. He was a huge Cowboys fan, loved playing cards, and spending time visiting and talking with his family, friends and neighbors. He was a member of Maranatha Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nellie L. Settle of Culpeper, four children, Thomas Settle, Sr. and his wife, Laurie of Fredericksburg, Joyce Young and her husband, Ivan of Locust Grove, Cathy Covington and her fiancé, Rodney Hawkins of Reva, and George Settle, Jr. and his wife, Heather of Ruckersville.
Additional survivors include eleven grandchildren, Melissa Stanley and her husband, Wesley of Brandy Station, Cpl. Thomas Settle Jr. and his wife, Stephanie of Quantico, Stacy Young and her fiancé, Jamie of Richardsville, Ivan Young, Jr. and his wife, Stephanie of Fort Worth, TX, Tracy and Cristal Covington both of Culpeper, Stephanie Young of Locust Grove, and Arlena, Abby, Lexy and Aliyah Settle, all of Ruckersville.
He is also survived by six great grandchildren, Bryanna, Cameron, Kaitlin, Riley, Branson and Trey, three sisters, Emma Pullen of Culpeper, Ida Bailey and Helen Mills both of Rixeyville, a dear sister-in-law, Janet Settle-Burke and numerous nieces, nephews and additional family members and friends.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jimmie D. Settle, Sr., and two sisters, Louise Fincham and Viola Pullen.
The family will receive friends Sunday, October 11, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Found and Sons Funeral Chapel, 850 Sperryville Pike, Culpeper.
A Graveside service will be held Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11 am in Fairview Cemetery with Rev. John Burke officiating.
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