Sen. Nikki Setzler had an extra special day Sunday.

“Father’s Day has always been a special family celebration for us,” said his daughter Jamie Setzler Allen. “Though we try to show him what he means to us all throughout the year by spending time with him.”

She said her father has traditions he prefers on Father’s Day.

“He always loves for us to attend church with him on Father’s Day,” said Allen. “And the most important thing to him is family time, so we have planned a family cookout and swimming with Mom, his girls and all his grands.”

Not only is the West Columbia state senator honored, his daughter said he pays homage to his father on Father’s Day. Allen said Setzler “also always makes a point to visit the cemetery to celebrate his father, who meant so much to him and gave us all a legacy to follow. Just being together is what matters most to us.”