Mr. Settoon was born January 23, 1920 in Gadsden, AL, the son of the late Nelvil and Carolynne Chitwood Settoon. He was retired from Universal Pictures. He was a member of the Memphis Chapter of the Knights of Columbus, where he had served as Deputy Grand Knight. Mr. Settoon co-founded the Variety Club of Georgia benefiting St. Judes. He was also the co-founder of St. Judes in Memphis, TN. He was a member of the Krewe of Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA. He had a lofelong career in the motion picture industry with Paramount Pictures, Universal Pictures, United Artist Distribution. He was also a past member of the Menlo Lions Club.
Mr. Settoon is sirvived by his wife, Patricia Powell Settoon; children, Carolyn Settoon Hughes, Laconia NH, Linda Settoon Wingo and husband, Ivey Wingo, Blairsville, GA, Natalie Settoon, Rome, GA, Richard Cantey Settoon, JR and wife, Jennifer Banks Settoon, Tavernier, FL; grandchildren, Kimberly Lemire, Bennett Chinn, Michael Parsons, Rick Parsons, Jade Settoon, Ava Lee, and Lauren Settoon; 9 Great-grandchildren; sister, Edwidge Knott and husband, Don Knott, Hattiesburg, MS; and several Nieces and Nephews.
At Mr. Settoon’s request he will be cremated with a private service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions may be made to St. Judes Children’s Hospital.