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Douglas Geter

Passed 07/17/2025

Obituary For Douglas Geter

Mr. Douglas Geter, beloved father, bother, uncle, cousin,grandpa and friend passed away peacefully at theSpartanburg Regional Hospice Home on July 17, 2025.Born on October 14, 1955 in Spartanburg County, Douglas was the son of the late Mr. Wallace and Mrs. Louise Dawkins Geter.
Douglas was a masterful mechanic and worked for Superior Diesel Fuel Company in Spartanburg, South Carolina for over sixteen years until his recent decline in health.
Affectionately called “Douglas E. Fresh” in earlier years, He really enjoyed dancing and “cutting the rug” with his family and friends! He also enjoyed football and was an avid Carolina Panthers fan. Most of all, he was a strong and proud man who truly loved the Lord, his family and friends.
Douglas was proceeded in death by three siblings, Mr. Calvin Earl Geter, Mr. John Douglas Geter, and Ms. Betty Louise Jeter.
Forever cherishing precious memories are his son, Mr. Desmond Geter of Savannah, GA; one grandson, Mr. Deion Geter of Charlotte, NC; devoted siblings, Mrs. Evelyn Geter Foster of Spartanburg, SC; and Mr. Lonnie Geter of Greenville, SC; one uncle, Mr. George Geter of Dallas, TX; four aunts Mrs. Peggy (Rev. Elmer) Mallory of Boiling Springs, SC; Mrs. Sally Mae Kelly of Spartanburg, SC; Ms. Callie Ruth Dawkins and Ms. Delois Dawkins of Greensboro,
NC; one great, great aunt, Mrs. Viola Jones of Union , SC; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Douglas will be dearly missed by All!

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel, 602 Howard St., Spartanburg, SC. Burial will be in the Heritage Memorial Gardens, Roebuck, SC. Livestream will be available via Facebook on the TEEFERGUSONREPORT.

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To The Geter Family: So sorry for your loss.

Wallace and Louise Williams

Louise “Maybin” Williams

Only a moment you stayed but what a profound impact your presence has left on our hearts. In every cherished memory, Doug Geter's love continues to shine brightly. With heartfelt respect and sympathy for your loss. So sorry for the loss of your extraordinary Dad.

Patricia fernanders

Stay close and love your family . I love yall for life ❤️

I love you forever !!!!! #DougGeter #MrFreshHimself

Family y'all are in my prayers,Love you all!

Kaye Dawkins

Prayers and condolences to the family and friends..

Linda Brown

Cherish your memories and let them help you through this difficult 😥 time.

Dena Miller

May the lord continues to wrap his hands around the Geter family at a time like this🙏🏾praying hands

Joyce Makupson

Deepest condolences. Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning. Love you family

Helen Wilburn

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

J.W. Woodward Funeral Home | Spartanburg, SC

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