James was born November 8, 1957 in Ithaca, New York and was the son of the late Robert and Ramona Blanco Gettman. He worked many years at Ocala Breeders Horse Farm in Ocala, Florida. He was a U.S. Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Kathy Gettman; step mother, Geraldine Gettman; two brothers, Robert C Gettman and Thomas Gettman; a sister, Louise Nutter.
A memorial service will be held Thursday September 22, 2022 at three o'clock in the afternoon at White Funeral and Cremation Service Lou White Memorial Chapel, 3660 Express Drive, Shallotte with Reverend John Correll officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorials be directed to a charity of one's choice.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.shallottefunerals.com for the Gettman family.
White Funeral and Cremation Service, Shallotte Chapel