Adrian M. Settles' Obituary
Adrian Marcel Settles also affectionately know as “Deet” to his family and
friends was born July 20, 1985 to the union of Angelo and Gail Settles. He
was the third sibling of four children.
Adrian graduated from Hazelwood Central High School in 2003 and
continued his education by completing several certifications in several
degrees of study.
Adrian's enduring love for life and purpose transcended his love for family
and friends. The pursuit of entrepreneurship began at an early age by
watching his Grandpa Lawrence Culpepper, Sr. He told his Grandpa just
four weeks ago, because of him he wanted to emulate him and own his
own business one day and admired the way he took care of his family.
This admiration resulted in Adrian becoming an accomplished HVAC Tech.
He's hurdled many accolades of which was the beginning of his spiritual
journey several years ago which resulted in family worship and attending
conventions and talks by Jehovah's Witnesses.
Adrian grew into a very determined, loving and kind hearted young man
whose generosity has been felt by many. He had so much to live for and
so much yet to do. This pursuit was cut short on January 25, 2017 at
10 p.m. at the early age of 31. Adrian is in Jehovah's memory and we look
forward to welcoming him back with open arms free from all suffering and
pain (Rev 21: 3,4). He was preceded in death by his great grandmother,
Frankie Mae Perkins; grandmother, Charlotta “Lottie” Culpepper; great
aunts, Marie “Rie” Johnson, Lillian Gray and Frankie; great uncle, Johnny
and aunt ~ Jackie Settles.
He leaves to cherish his memories: his parents ~ Angelo (Linda) and Gail
Settles; several brothers and sisters ~ Willie Lamarco “Big Bro”, Tiffany
“Tiff” and Ariel “Tink”, David “The Confidante”, Angelo (Mikki), Antonio
(Jennifer), Antwainette and LaDonna (Khurran); grandfather ~ Lawrence
Culpepper, Sr.; uncles ~ Altonio (Linda) and Geno Settles; aunt ~ Isoke;
three children ~ Ayiana “Yani”, Adrian “D.J.” Jr. and Aleya “Baby Girl”;
grandmother ~ Mary Settles; first cousins ~ P.J., Kevin, Trevor, Courtney
and Jenny; great uncles and aunts ~ Pat and Eddie “Uncle Edder” Lemons
and Walter Gray; and a whole host of cousins, nieces, nephews and
friends.
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