Obituary for Lamont Franklin Getts
Lamont “Monty” Franklin Getts Sr., 72, of Winchester, VA died Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Evergreen Health & Rehab Center in Winchester.
He was born November 18, 1950 in Winchester, the son of Franklin and Lorraine Snyder Getts. Mr. Getts retired from American Woodmark as a cabinet maker, he retired after 35 years. It was there that he met his wife Shirley; they were together for 45 years. Monty was a lead singer in a band when he was younger. They played at The Rainbow Road Club made famous by Patsy Cline in the movie Sweet Dreams. He cherished his grandchildren. Monty attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Lamont is survived by his wife Shirley A. Getts of Winchester, three children: Junior Getts, of Charlestown, WV, Paula Baer of WV, and Kelly Corder of Berkeley Springs,WV,step son: David A. Dyke of Winchester, siblings: Rick Getts of Rippon, WV, Tracey Getts of Ranson, WV, DebbieCoffman of Charlestown,WV and Angie Getts of Rippon, WV, grandchildren, Nathan Getts, Shyann Corder, Hunter Corder, April Dyke, and great grandson Trey Matthew Carter.
Mr. Getts is preceded in death by a son, James “Jimmy” Getts, niece: Ashley Getts, grandson: Zachary Carter, and a stepson Bobby Dyke Jr.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Jones Funeral Home from 10:00 am- 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Elder Carl Brown officiating.
A private burial will be held at a later time.
Donations may be made to J.W. donate .org or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.jonesfuneralhomes.com
He was born November 18, 1950 in Winchester, the son of Franklin and Lorraine Snyder Getts. Mr. Getts retired from American Woodmark as a cabinet maker, he retired after 35 years. It was there that he met his wife Shirley; they were together for 45 years. Monty was a lead singer in a band when he was younger. They played at The Rainbow Road Club made famous by Patsy Cline in the movie Sweet Dreams. He cherished his grandchildren. Monty attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses.
Lamont is survived by his wife Shirley A. Getts of Winchester, three children: Junior Getts, of Charlestown, WV, Paula Baer of WV, and Kelly Corder of Berkeley Springs,WV,step son: David A. Dyke of Winchester, siblings: Rick Getts of Rippon, WV, Tracey Getts of Ranson, WV, DebbieCoffman of Charlestown,WV and Angie Getts of Rippon, WV, grandchildren, Nathan Getts, Shyann Corder, Hunter Corder, April Dyke, and great grandson Trey Matthew Carter.
Mr. Getts is preceded in death by a son, James “Jimmy” Getts, niece: Ashley Getts, grandson: Zachary Carter, and a stepson Bobby Dyke Jr.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at Jones Funeral Home from 10:00 am- 11:00 am. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am with Elder Carl Brown officiating.
A private burial will be held at a later time.
Donations may be made to J.W. donate .org or a charity of your choice.
Online condolences may be left at www.jonesfuneralhomes.com