Mr. Grover William Setzer

Grover was born June 22, 1935 in Catawba Co. to the late James Alfred and Minnie Herman Setzer.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Cruse.

Grover worked for Carolina Office equipment 43 years, most of those as service manager. He was instrumental in the company’s startup in the late 50s and received many accolades during his employment.

He was veteran of the Korean War.

As a child, he attended Miller’s Lutheran Church, where he was confirmed at a young age. Upon marriage, he and his family became members of Highland United Methodist Church, where he sang in the choir and managed the sound facilities. He was active in all phases of the church’s activities, attending regular Sunday services, serving on the Administrative Council and other boards and commissions including for many years service as liaison for the Cooperative Christian Ministry.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Linda Hawn Setzer, sons: William Setzer and Michael Setzer with wife Elizabeth Rich Setzer, granddaughter Rylie Setzer,3, all of Garner, NC., five brothers and four sisters: James Setzer and wife Lou of Knoxville, TN, Thomas Dermont Setzer and partner, Debbie Travis, Lewis Setzer and wife, Lala, Richard Setzer and wife Sherry, Robert Setzer and wife, Gloria, Carrie Setzer West, Annie Setzer Huffman and husband, J. Donald, Ruby Gail Setzer and Martha Jean (Jeannie) Bowman, all of Hickory, a brother-in-law, Phillip (Jinx) Hawn of Marion and his partner Libby Dobson and numerous nieces and nephews.

Receiving will be Friday from 5:30 – 7:30 P. M. at Highland United Methodist Church.

A memorial service will be Saturday at 11:00 A. M. at Highland United Methodist Church, 1020 12th. Street Place, NE, Hickory with the Rev. David Hobson officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Highland United Methodist Church, 1020 12th. St. Pl., NE, Hickory, N. C. 28601.

Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.

Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.