Lavelle Eugene Gettings, 59, of Quinton, OK., passed away Oct. 15, 2006, in Quinton. He was born Feb. 12, 1947 in Pollard to John and Clara (Vaughn) Gettings.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra of the home, five sisters, Narene Howard of Festus, MO., Christine Clifford of St. Louis, Alice Island, of Arnold, MO., June Neeley of McDougal, Maggie Jones, of Perry, KS., tow brothers, Wilburn Gettings of Piggott, J.D. Gettings of LaPorte, TX., and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

He was preceded in death by six siblings, Melvin Gettings, Lorene Clifford, Charles Gettings, Katherine Young, Bety Joyce Gettings, and Martha Ellen Gettings.

The funeral was at the Rock Church in Quinton, with the Rev. Carl Upton officiating. Pallbearers were Chris Meek, Allen Miller, J.W. Smith, Jerry Harmon, Earl Owens, Jaon Burch, and D.J. Burch. Honorary pallbearers were Caleb Abshere, David Shelton, Dwayne Shelton, and Donnie Ary.