Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
Whitesell-Somers Family Web Project - Person Sheet
NameWilson Oliver GERRINGER [289], [26235], [26237], [26238], [26239]
BirthMar 16, 1924, Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina [289], [26238]
DeathOct 31, 2011, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [26238]
BurialWestminster Gardens, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [26238]
MotherMary Rothias OLIVER (1897-1989)
Spouses
BirthAug 19, 1928, Guilford County, North Carolina [289], [26240], [26241]
DeathJul 27, 2018, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [26241]
BurialWestminster Gardens, 3601 Whitehurst Road, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [26240], [26241]
MarriageJun 5, 1948, Gilmer Twp, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina [289], [26239]
Obituary Online notes for Wilson Oliver GERRINGER
Wilson Oliver Gerringer, age 87, passed away on Monday, October 31, 2011 at Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

A graveside service will be held at 3:30 P.M. Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Westminster Gardens with Rev. Tom Gibson officiating.

He was born March 16, 1924 in Asheville, NC, a son of the late Rev. Lindley William and Mary Oliver Gerringer.

He was a chartered member of Irving Park Methodist Church.

Mr. Gerringer is a Veteran after serving in the U.S. Army World War Two from 1942-1945. He served in Australia, New Guinea, and the Phillipines.

He went on to attend UNC Chapel Hill, NC and graduated with a degree in Bachelor of Science and Business. He retired from Carolina Steel after 35 years of service.

Mr. Gerringer is survived by his wife Betty Sue Highfill Gerringer; daughter, Sharon G. Brown of Greer, SC; son, Joel W. Gerringer and wife Linda of Monroe, NC; two granddaughters, Harlee E. Gerringer; Tiffany B. Unruh, husband Josh of New Bern, NC; and one great-grandchild, Reagan Lynn Unruh; a close family friends, Nancy Williams of Greensboro, NC, and her son Brian Williams of Charlotte, NC. Mr. Gerringer was also preceded in death by two sisters and one brother.

The family will receive friends from 2:00-3:00 P.M. Thursday, at Forbis and Dick Funeral Home, N. Elm Street.


In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Assistance Fund Friends Home Guilford at 925 New Garden Road, Greensboro, NC 27410.
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Obituary Online notes for Betty Sue (Spouse 1)
Betty Sue Highfill Gerringer, age 89, of Greensboro, passed away Friday July 27, 2018.

A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Sunday July 29, 2018 at Westminster Gardens. The family will receive friends 12:30-1:30 PM Sunday at Forbis & Dick N. Elm Chapel.

Betty Sue, known as Sue, was born August 19, 1928 to the late Herman and Eva Fields Highfill. She was a devout Christian, wife, and mother.

She is survived by her daughter Sharon G. Brown, son Joel Gerringer (Linda), 2 granddaughters Tiffany B. Unruh, and Harlee Gerringer, one great granddaughter Reagan Lynn Unruh, and close family friend Nancy Williams and son Brian.

Memorials may be made to the Assistance Fund at 4700 Millenia Blvd Orlando, Florida 32839, or Alzheimer's Foundation of America at 322 8th Ave Suite 800, New York, NY 10001.

Online condolences may be made at
www.forbisanddick.com.

https://www.forbisanddick.com/obituaries/Betty-Gerringer/#!/Obituary
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