Eugene Bowman Getty was born on  August 20, 1920,  as the son of Russell and Helen (Bowman) Getty.

He married Earla J. Hatter and they had six children:

1. Sharilyn L. (Getty) Helsel

2. Roger E. Getty

3. Judy M. (Getty) Helsel

4. Daniel Getty

5. Debra A. (Getty) McGuire

6. Brian K. Getty