Forrest Clifford Gettys, age 97

Forrest Clifford Gettys, age 97 of Hendersonville, died August 17, 2021.

Forrest was preceded in death by his wife, Millie Inez Hunt Gettys in 2012 and his siblings Ernest, Mary. Annie, George, Bill, and Evan.

Survivors include his three daughters: Connie Witham of Apex; Carolyn and David Taylor of Hendersonville,; and Brenda and James Centracchio of Coventry, RI.; and 3 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.

Forrest "Cliff" Gettys was born to Zachariah and Flossie Gettys August 30, 1923 in the Duncan's Creek Community. After graduating from Hollis High School in 1942 he joined the US Coast & Geodetic Survey as a surveyor traveling around the country.

After his discharge from the Army Cliff used the GI Bill to obtain an education as an accountant and was hired by Burroughs Corporation where he worked for 39 years.

A private burial was held at Duncan's Creek Church Cemetery. A memorial service will also be held for the public at Reformation Presbyterian Church in Hendersonville August 22.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in memory of Clifford to Reformation Presbyterian Church, 120 7th Ave West, Hendersonville, NC 28792 or Black Mountain Home for Children, Youth and Families, 80 Lake Eden Rd, Black Mountain, NC 28711.