Ilion George E. Gettle Jr., 55, passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester. He was born in Ilion on September 15, 1959, the son of George and Shirley O'Driscoll Gettle and was a graduate if Ilion High School. George served in The US NAVY for over 21 years retiring at the rank of First Class Petty Officer, following his retirement he was employed as a delivery driver for Hummel's Office Plus in Herkimer. He was united in marriage with Tina Whitten on September 4, 2004. George is survived by his wife Tina, his mother Shirley of Ilion, his children Donna Lord, Holly, Penny and Barbie Brantigan, Tiffany Gettle, Raelyn Muldoon, Scott Marrott and Steven Jones. George is also survived by three sisters and brothers in law Helen and Keith Hutchison , Debra and Clyde Harie 111, and Michele and William Conrad, his brother Philip and Liz Hines. He is also survived by also several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews and several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father George Sr. Friends are invited to attend funeral service and calling hours for George, at the Whiter-Hendrix Funeral Home Inc., 100 Otsego St., Ilion, to be held on Monday April 13, 2015 from 4-6 PM with the funeral service being held at 6:00 PM. His grandson Rhobea Price will be sharing thoughts on George's life. Friends may leave an online condolence and light a candle at wwwwhiter-hendrix.com.