Col. Thomas Appleby Settle, U.S. Army Retired, was born in Winder, Georgia to Robert and Wilma Settle on April 20, 1934. He went to his heavenly rest January 30th, 2022 at the age of 87 at Magnolia Estates.
He attended Winder High School then went to North Georgia College where upon graduation in 1955 he was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant into the US Army. He later earned his MBA. His military career took him to many duty stations in the US, two tours in Vietnam and two assignments in Germany. He served his country for 30 years in the US Army, receiving many distinguished awards and retired as a Colonel in 1986. He was an admired leader, teacher and servant – receiving both professional and personal praises from those around him.
Tom returned to Winder and worked with the Peoples Bank and was an active member of the Kiwanis Club. He was a lifelong member of the First Baptist Church and served as a deacon for many years. He was dedicated to his family, friends, church and community and always willing to provide his support when needed.
He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Carolyn, son Tim (Nancy) and daughter Pam (Jim). He is also survived by his grandchildren Jonathan Settle (Libby), Stephen Settle (Hillary), Daniel Miles (Tiffany) and Cari Horn (Michael) and great-grandchildren Caleb and Avery Settle. He is also survived by his sister Betty Watson.
He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Wilma Settle and his brother Bob Settle.
The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel of Carter Funeral Home on Friday February 4th at 11:00 AM. Burial will follow the service at Barrow Memorial Gardens with military honors rendered. The family will be receiving friends on Thursday February 3rd from 5-7 at Carter Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Alzheimer’s Association or the First Baptist Church of Winder in his memory.
Special thanks to the staff of Magnolia Estates of Winder for their care.
Carter Funeral Home, Winder, is entrusted with the arrangements.
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