Tom was born on July 17, 1967 in Charleston, West Virginia to Richard Settle and Mary Settle.
He earned his electrical engineering degree from Rochester Institute of Technology before beginning his career as a network engineer. He had a love of robotics starting in college and continuing once he had children. He was passionate about teaching robotics to youth. In later years he also picked up an interest in poker and analyzing the math behind the game.
He is preceded in death by his mom, Mary Settle.
Tom is survived by his wife, Rebecca Settle; daughters, Michaela and Alex Settle; son, T.J. Settle; father, Richard Settle; sisters, Denese Settle and Anissa Settle and brother, Aaron Settle.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Apex Funeral Home. Family will receive friends and guests following the service from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.
Memorial contributions may be made to FIRST NC.
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