Johnnie Geter Sr. Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Mr. Johnnie Geter Sr., affectionately known as Cake, was born December 12, 1941, in Columbia, South Carolina. He was the son of the late Robert and Daisy Mae Thompson Geter. He was called to eternal rest on Sunday July 1, 2018 at Palmetto Health Richland. Johnnie was a brick mason for over forty years and worked up until last year for Hayes Masonry Construction. He was a skillful golfer and a former member of Ridgewood Golf Team where he won numerous trophies and awards. Johnnie also served as an umpire for baseball games played at the Eau Claire field. In addition to his parents, Johnnie was preceded in death by a brother Robert Bobbie Geter and wife of fifty-three years Connie Evans Geter. Johnnie’s memory will be cherished by: his children Johnnie Geter Jr. of the home, two daughters Onie (Jerry) Whitehead of Camden, SC. LaTonya (Eugene) Watson of Holiday, Florida, two brothers of Columbia, SC, Joe Nathan (Claudette) and James (Christine) Geter. Three sisters of Columbia, SC, Vivian (Harold) Boles, Eleanor and Diana Geter. Two sisters-in-law of Columbia, SC, Nancy Reed and Cornelia (Cleveland) Palmer. Two brothers-in-law of Columbia, SC, Cleveland Evans and David Taylor. Six grandchildren, Keone Evans of California, Shinone and Ashley Evans of Columbia, SC, Jerrica Whitehead of Florence, SC, Chelsea Whitehead of Camden, SC and Jordan Geter of Columbia. Four great-grandchildren, a host of nieces, nephews and other loving relatives and caring friends all of whom will miss him dearly. He also leaves his faithful four legged companion Spanky.

Johnnie Geter Sr.

December 12, 1941 - July 1, 2018