Raymond E. “Budd” Setty Jr., 74, of Washington Court House, formerly of Clarksville, Ohio, passed away unexpectantly on Thursday, June 17, 2021. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Barbara Murphy Setty. Budd was born on February 23, 1947, son of the late Raymond E. Setty, Sr. and Mary Urton Setty.
Budd was a 1965 graduate of Clinton-Massie High School, where he was a member of the music program, and played in a dance band during High School. While he loved music, Budd also loved Genealogy, and was an avid NASCAR fan. During race season no matter where he was, he would be listening to or watching the race. Budd began working at General Motors Company right out of high school and retired from there after 25 years.
In addition to his wife, Budd is survived by sisters, Debra Shattuck of Blanchester, and Cyndi (David) Vonderhaar of Oregonia; brothers-in-law, Ron Huffman of Hillsboro, Ed Murphy of Straitsville, Chuck Murphy of Wilmington, and John Murphy of Florida; sisters-in-law, Sharon Carvens of Straitsville and Carroll Murphy of Florida; nieces and nephews, Jerry (Kat) Huffman of Hillsboro, Pam (Tony) Newkirk of Hillsboro, Dianna (Ron) Bauer of Wilmington, David Robinson of Dayton, Tracy Thompson of Florida, Tammy Thompson of Florida, Erik Murphy of Norway, Tina (David) Hannah of Norway, Larry (Trisha) Shattuck of Blanchester, Melissa Whitaker of Liberty Township, Rebecca Siler of Fayetteville, MacKynzi Vonderhaar of Oregonia, and Raymond Austin Vonderhaar of Oregonia; as well as several great nieces, great nephews, cousins, and multiple friends.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Tempest E. Huffman, nephew, Ron Whitaker, his grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles.
The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Smith Funeral Home, 327 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio. A funeral service with Ron Merkle officiating will follow at 1:00 PM, Tuesday.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Budd’s memory may be made to the American Heart Association, 300 S. Riverside Plaza, Ste 1200, Chicago, IL 60606-6637.
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