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Rufus Getzen Obituary

Rufus Thomas Getzen WADESBORO Mr. Rufus Thomas Getzen, 72, died Saturday, April 1, 2017 at his sister's home. Funeral services will be 11:00am, Wednesday, April 5, 2017 in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home. There will be a reception following the service at the home of his sister. The family will greet friends from 6:00pm until 8:00pm Tuesday at the funeral home. He was born April 11, 1944 in Columbia, SC a son of the late Rufus Williams Getzen and the late Sarah Catherine Thomas Getzen. Surviving are his wife , Beverley Bushong Getzen of the home; his sister, Catherine Crandell of Wadesboro, NC and Seattle, WA; his brother, Phillip Getzen and wife, SinCha of Weddington, NC. Visit www.leavittfh.com for complete obituary.

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Published by The State on Apr. 3, 2017.

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April 4, 2017

May god's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad and difficult time. Psalms 119 : 50,76 EJC. GA.

April 3, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. I will pray for the family. 2 Corinthians chapter 1 verses 3 and 4

Pat Kelley

April 3, 2017

May God give you peace and courage at this time. Rufus was a wonderful person and will be missed by all of us.

Seketha

April 3, 2017

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. Psalms 116:15.

Philip Cohen

April 3, 2017

Hope to see you someday on the other side.
Phil Cohen

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6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Leavitt Funeral Home - Wadesboro

2036 Morven Rd PO Box 274, Wadesboro, NC 28170

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11:00 a.m.

Leavitt Funeral Home - Wadesboro

2036 Morven Rd PO Box 274, Wadesboro, NC 28170

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2036 Morven Rd PO Box 274, Wadesboro, NC 28170

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