Mr. Yates Manley Setzer, 80, of Connelly Springs, passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at his residence, following a period of declining health.
Yates was born on October 12, 1942 in Burke County to the late Quincy Buford Setzer and Anna Mae Deal Setzer. He was a member of McGalliard Falls Baptist Church, and was retired from Waldesnian Bakery after 32 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Jackie Icard, a grandson, Joseph Biddix and a brother, Lynn Setzer.
Survivors include his beloved wife, Myra Wood Setzer of the home, three children; Kevin Setzer and wife Peggy of Hudson, Cindy Biddix and husband Eddie of Nebo, and Scott Setzer of Morganton, and four stepchildren; Tommy Messer of Hickory, Amanda Quinn and husband Josh of Valdese, Natalie Deal and Quincy Rudisill. Also surviving are 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two sisters, Roena Smith and Vernell Kincaid, and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service with Rev. Ron Cooper and Rev. Jerry Stines officiating.
Memorials may be sent to McGalliard Falls Baptist Church, 205 McGalliard Park Ave., Valdese, NC 28690.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the Setzer family.
I first meet Manley and Myra when they had Ollies Restaurant in Gamewell..l worked for them two different times..
We became good friends..
Even though Manley was a big man, he was like a big Teddy Bear….Myra will miss him..
You very seldom seen one without the other..
But she has a wonderful Daughter and grandchildren that will help her through this hard time as well as other family members and friends…Manley is with his family that’s gone home to be with our Lord..
Hugs and prayers to Myra, Jackie, Natalie, Quincy, Lexi and the rest of the family! Our thoughts are with you.
I will miss popa forever. He was everything to me and I wasn’t ready to let him go.
This man I loved a alot, He helped my daughter when she was in college; Him and Myra was always giving her money 💰 to help her along because she also worked for them along the restaurant days,she enjoyed them days. I loved him very much and I will miss him.’
I’m so sorry Myra!! Prayers for comfort for you and your family 🙏🙏
You will definitely be missed! A lot of my childhood memories are with Myra and Manley. I remember them like they were yesterday! I’m praying for you all in this tough time a lot of love and hugs your way! Praying for you guys !!
So sorry to hear of your loss.
May God grant you peace.