Mr. Robert Sylvester Setzer transitioned on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at his home in Gastonia, North Carolina under hospice care. He was born August 28, 1935 to the late Sylvester and Katie Setzer in Gaston County, North Carolina.
He was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Missionary Baptist Church. Until his health failed, he was a member of the Hymn choir, Church choir, Brotherhood ministry and a charter member. He was educated in the Gaston County School system. Robert was employed by WIX, Inc. until retirement.
“Sut” as everyone knew him, was preceded in death by his parents: Sylvester and Katie Setzer; four brothers: S.M., William, Leslie and George and eight sisters: Mary Lee, Marion, Martha, Vergie, Teresa, Inez, Carlene and Evelyn.
Robert is survived by his wife of sixty-one years: Josephine Burris Setzer of Gastonia, NC; three sons: Robert Owen Setzer, (Sandra), Danny Setzer (Angela) and Steven Setzer (Andrea) all of Gastonia, NC; one daughter: D’Etta Setzer Connelly (Allen) of Gastonia, NC; six grandchildren: Jamia Setzer, Tanika Green (Truman), Joseph Setzer, Mariah Setzer and Paige Moore all of Gastonia, NC and Troy Elder of Fort Mead, MD; three great grandchildren: Kingsley Green, Karson Green and Paxon Littlejohn; one god grandson: Chance Davis and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Walk thru viewing on Tuesday; March 2, 2021 at the funeral home from 6 until 8
Funeral: Wednesday; March 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church, Gastonia
Interment: Thursday; March 4 2021; 10:00 a.m.; Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia
Masks are required at all services and funeral will be live on Gregory Funeral Service facebook page
Sending my condolences to the family of Mr Setzer you all are in my prayers
Sending our condolences to Setzer family. Robert(Sut) will be truly missed on this earth. But what are they doing up in Heaven today. From Eunice Campbell and family. Love
To The Setzer Family: Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Mr. Robert. You have my love and prayers always. Debra Rendleman
To The Setzer Family: Please accept my sympathy on the passing of Mr. Robert. You have my love and prayers always. Mrs Kathy Pettis
Dear Setzer Family: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mr. Robert. He was such a special man. Me and my late husband James was always glad to see Mr. Robert and Miss Josephine together at Emmanuel and around town. I shall miss seeing them together. You have my love and prayers always. Mrs. Kathy Pettis
To The Setzer Family: Please accept my condolences on the passing of Mr. Robert. He was such a sweet man. Him and Miss Josephine used to make me and my late husband James just glad to see them. Please know that my love and prayers are with you now and always. Kathy Pettis
Danny, Angela and the Setzer family, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May God continue to comfort you.
We Love You,
C. Michael and Dorris Warren-Adams Kings Mountain, North Carolina
To the Setzer family, May God bless and keep you during this difficult time. We share many great memories as neighbors as we grew up on Morris Street. We are here for you always. Daphne Nichols Moore & Family
Josephine and family Robert was always kind to me. Every time I hear the song "What have you done in the Master's vineyard" I always think of Robert. He has sown his seeds and now he is reaping with the Master. My sympathy, and my love to the family. Faye Harris
My condolences to the Setzer family. My you find comfort in knowing that Bro. Setzer is now resting with the Lord who he loved. All Blessings! Bro. James Miller, GRL#82
Rev Setzer, Danny, and the entire family, my deepest condolences. Thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort as you remember your loving and dedicated father. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Anthony Hardin, Manassas, Virginia
To Aunt Josephine,Robert,Danny,Steve, and Dee! I know it has been awhile since I have seen you or communicated with you. But, hear my heart, my love for you all has never changed. I loved Uncle Rod, very much! I send my condolences to you all. Uncle Rob, Uncle George and My Daddy (Lenleslie) or (Lab), love being together and now they will be together forever, they each had beautiful smiles and laughter, I will always remember. Rest in peace Uncle Rob along with your parents and siblings.
Love always your niece/cousin Frankie Setzer Belle
My condolence to the family of Mr. Robert Setzer. May God bless you all.
Debra Bratton-McBride
My condolence to the family from my family the Floyd family may the Lord be with you foreverlast get on Wheel of the family from Joe R Floyd our love and our prayers go out to you
I will miss my dear uncle Rob. He always had a smile and made me laugh. He was always working on something or going fishing when ever he had the chance. No sickness ever kept him down long that he wouldn't recover from and start back to work. I know that he and George are somewhere looking for the best fishing spots, happy as can be.
Danny and Family, May your memories of your father live forever within your hearts and bring comfort, peace, joy and laughter. May God strengthen you all in the days to come, Lisa Michelle Simpson, HHH Class of 1979.
Gentle Giant, rest easy. My protector, my provider. Thank you Sut for loving me!!!
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