Mr. Richard Cantey Settoon, SR, age 90, of Menlo, GA (formerly of Islamorda, FL Keys) died Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at his residence.

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.