LeRoy E. "Roy" Getty

1924 - 2010

Roy Getty, age 86, of Lodi, California passed away peacefully on Labor Day, September 6, 2010. He was born June 5, 1924 in White Lake, South Dakota, where he spent his childhood and married his wife, Alcene, in 1948.
His life was dedicated to his Country and his family. Roy served 4 years in the Merchant Marines, and the next 22 years he served in the U.S. Air Force. He and his family lived at many of the Air Force bases within the United States. He was also based in England, where the second of his three children were born. He served in active duty in the Vietnam War and was stationed in Tui Oi, Vietnam. Roy achieved the status of Sr. Master Sgt. before his retirement in 1974 at Beale Air Force Base in California.
After his retirement from the service he and his family lived and worked in San Francisco for the National Park Services for 10 years. He was the head of maintenance and in charge of the rebuilding of Alcatraz Island and also the San Francisco Waterfront.
His retirement in 1984 brought him to Lodi, California where he and his family have resided for 32 years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting pheasants in South Dakota. He and his family made many trips to special places in his RV. He especially liked to watch his favorite 'Kings' Basketball on TV, and play cribbage with his grandsons.
Roy is survived by his wife of 62 years, Alcene Getty; three sons and their wives, David (Monique) Getty of Ft. Worth, Texas, Paul (Julie) Getty of Lodi, CA, and Mark Getty of Lodi, CA. A sister, Doris Hanson of Lodi, as well as four grandchildren, Marco (Amber) Getty of Manteca, CA, Steven Getty of Lodi, CA, Guinevere (G.G.) and Jocelyn (J.J.) Getty of Ft. Worth, Texas.
A Private Memorial Graveside Service will be held Wednesday, September 15. 2010, at 1:00 p.m. in the Garden of Gospels at Cherokee Memorial Park, Hwy 99 and Harney Lane, Lodi. Pastor Bill Johnson will officiate.
Memorial contributions may be made in Roy's memory to: American Cancer Society, 207 E. Alpine Ave., Stockton, CA 95204.
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Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the family.