Joseph Benjamin Setzer

Joseph Benjamin Setzer, age 84, of Boomer, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023 at his residence after a valiant battle against cancer. Mr. Setzer was born December 21, 1938 in Caldwell County to the late O'Dell Sinclair Setzer and Ruby Estes Setzer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his beloved wife of 49 years, Joan Queen Setzer and a brother, O'Dell Sinclair Setzer Jr.

Joe was a much loved and dedicated husband, father and Poppy. He worked for General Electric for 28 years, he loved riding horses especially long rides in the mountains and raised chickens for over 70 years. His birds were definitely a passion for him. Joe also attended church at West End Baptist Church in Wilkesboro.

Those left to cherish his memory include his children, Joe Ben Setzer Jr. (Bonny), Jason Setzer, Jill Setzer Arnold (Steve), Joan Setzer Hoyt (Howie) and Jacob Setzer. Also surviving are his nine beloved grandchildren.

A devoted, loving companion of many years, Wilma B. Caldwell, her sons, Jeremy (Sam) and Jeff (Kristy) along with her four grandchildren and a great grandchild are also left to cherish his memory.

A funeral service to honor Joe will be held on Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 2:15 pm in the chapel of Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home with Pastor Matt Jones officiating.

The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service, from 1:00 pm until 2:00 pm at Pendry's Lenoir Funeral Home.

The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to the staff of AMOREM for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in honor of Joe to AMOREM Hospice at 9023 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pendrysfuneralhome.com for the Setzer family.