Richard Samuel Gettys, 73, of Morganton, NC died Thursday, May 12, 2016. Born in Rutherford County, NC on March 26, 1943, he was a son of the late Roscoe Gettys and Vertie Lee Waters Gettys. Mr. Gettys was of the Baptist faith.
Richard is survived by his son, Gregg Gettys of Morganton; sisters, Martha Franklin and husband, Steve and Margaret Gettys; sisters-in-law, Martha Gettys and Dolores Gettys; and a number of nephews and nieces.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Gettys was preceded in death by his brothers, J.W., Charles, and Steve Gettys.
Gathering of friends will be from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m., Sunday, May 15, 2016 at Sossoman Funeral Home.
Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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