Charles Ray Gettys

Charles Ray Gettys, 73, of Brentwood Rd., Morganton, NC went to his eternal home Friday, August 23, 2013. He was born October 21, 1939 in Cleveland County to the late Roscoe Gettys and Vertie Waters Gettys. For many years, Charles owned and operated Silver Creek Body Shop and Gettys Used Cars. He was an active member of Rain Hill Wesleyan Church where he sang solos in the church choir and planned class trips. Charles was a good Christian man with a gentle spirit who was loved by everyone. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, antique cars, bird watching, singing gospel music, and spending time with his family.He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Martha Holland Gettys of the home; daughters, Karen Livingston and husband, Jim of Drexel, and Crystal Morrison of Valdese; grandchildren, Lauren and Matthew Livingston, Emily, Alex, and Aaron Morrison and their father, Hal Morrison; siblings, Richard Gettys, Steve Gettys and wife, Dolores, Martha Franklin and husband, Steve, and Margaret Gettys, all of Morganton; brothers and sister-in-laws, Ray and Betty Waycaster, and David and Judy Holland, all of Morganton; and a number of nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, Charles was preceded in death by a brother, J. W. Gettys.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 27, 2013 at Rain Hill Wesleyan Church with Rev. Lou Gardner officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center where the body will remain until placed in the church thirty minutes before the funeral hour. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke Hospice and Palliative Care, Inc., 1721 Enon Rd., Valdese, NC 28690, or to Rain Hill Wesleyan Church, 5763 Rain Hill Church Rd., Morganton, NC 28655.