Louie Arthur Gettings, Jr.

1947-2020 This is the day the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24 Louie Arthur Gettings, Jr., “Lou”, also dearly known as “Butch”, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather went to meet his Lord on December 20th, 2020. He leaves behind a great legacy of love including his sweetheart and bride of more than 52 years, Pat Gettings and their children both born and brought into his family: Chris and Jill Conley, Marnie (spouse: Andy), Art (spouse: Thedra Gettings), Nikole Gettings (spouse: Bill Stegall), Lydia Hall and Danielle Gettings. They considered their children a heritage from the Lord. Lou loved each of his 17 grandchildren, one whom he is holding in heaven. He is also survived by his brother Gordon Gettings, sister Ginger Fleet, and brother-in-law Bumper Dunn. Lou spent more than 40 years of his life as a dedicated counselor and educator. He retired from the Shelby County School System here in Memphis, TN in 2017. Lou was a connector of people and was a guide, mentor, servant leader and friend to so many. The Lord is my strength and song and is become my salvation. Psalm 117:14.

A memorial will be live streamed from Independent Presbyterian Church at 10 am CST on December 23rd, 2020 (www.ipcmemphis.org, click on Live Stream starting at 9:45 am CST). In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Salvation Army (Salvationarmymemphis.org) or Child Evangelism Fellowship (cefmemphis.com, 2091 Lee Place, Memphis, TN 38104).