David Wayne Settlemyre, age 83 of Inman, SC

David Wayne Settlemyre, age 83 of Inman, SC died Friday, May 9, 2025.

David was born March 25, 1942, in Rutherford County and was the son of the late Frank Lee Settlemyre and Vannie Florence Haynes Settlemyre.

David grew up in Forest City and was a graduate of Cool Springs High School. He attended Maryville College in TN where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry.

He was a former member of Florence Baptist Church. Since living in Inman, he has been a member of First Baptist Church of Boiling Springs.

David began his teaching career at East Rutherford High School where he taught Chemistry and Biology until moving to the private sector. He worked as a training manager for Millikin Company at Golden Valley until the plant closed. He then worked as a chemist for Chase Brass which later became Metals of America where he retired.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Peggy Y. Settlemyre, his sons, Jeffrey Wayne Settlemyre and wife Laurie of Spartanburg, David Gregory Settlemyre and wife Kelly of Rutherfordton, sisters, Amelia S. Taylor of Spartanburg, and Dorothy S. Buckner of Forest City, five grandchildren, Katie, Josh, Maddie, Landon, and Connor, four great-grandchildren, Billy, Johnny, Mable, and Ervin.

The funeral was held May 13 in Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Clegg Taylor and Rev. Kelly Settlemyre officiating.

Memorials may be made to Agapa Hospice in Spartanburg.

An online guest registry is available at www.paadgettking.com

Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.