Daril Lee Gettings
Mr. Daril Lee Gettings, 62, of Brilliant, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at his residence. Mr. Gettings was born Jan. 21, 1962, in Risco, Mo., to Julian D. and Ruby Brown Gettings.
He was a man of God and attended Brilliant Church of God faithfully when his health allowed. Daril was born and raised in Missouri and lived there until 1987 when he moved to Alabama. In earlier years, Daril was employed as a farmer before becoming a truck driver. He also spent many years in the mobile home industry before his retirement. In his spare time, Daril enjoyed playing guitar and singing, spending time outdoors hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time with his grandchildren.
Daril is survived by his wife of 36 years, Tabatha Gettings; his sons, Elijah Heath Gettings, Elisha Keith Gettings (Tiffany) and Adam Gettings, all of Brilliant; his daughters, Heather Elam (Anthony) of Brilliant, Holly Cavaness of Arkansas and Tanya Manuel (Chris) of Missouri; grandchildren, Colton and Dalton Gettings and Allison and Serenity Finch; siblings, Julie Cullum (Jerry), Patricia Cullum (Steve) and Julian Dwight Gettings Jr. (Monica) all of Missouri and Michael Gettings (Donna) of Mississippi; and a host of nieces, nephews and other family members.
Daril was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold Gettings; and a sister, Reda Mae Gettings.
Funeral services for Mr. Gettings were held on Jan. 15, 2025, at the Bowen Funeral Home Chapel with burial following in the Brilliant Memorial Gardens.
Bowen Funeral Home
981 State Highway 253
Winfield, AL 35594
205-487-4327
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