William A. "Sug" Bettis

BETTIS, WILLIAM A., "SUG", 72, - formerly of Pleasantville, passed away on July 6, 2008, in Bishopville, SC after a lengthy illness. He was born in Pleasantville to the late Wilmer and Nellie Bettis on September 2, 1935. He received his elementary and secondary education in Pomona. He was employed by Ricci Transportation, Pomona, Sears Roebuck, Philadelphia, PA, City of Pleasantville and lastly the Atlantic County Utilities Authority, Atlantic City, from which he retired as an Equipment Operator in 1997. He also operated a Backhoe Service during the 1990s. Upon retirement, Mr. Bettis relocated to Florence, SC. He was predeceased by sisters; Josephine Bettis, Minnie Thomas, Mary Kane, Eleanor Lawrence, Dorothy Bettis, Caldonia Rice, and Marie Martin. Mr. Bettis is survived by: daughter, Claudia Fuller, (Merle), of Hagerstown, MD; sons, Wade (Eva) of Pleasantville, and James of Zephyrhills, FL, brothers, Richard Murphy, (Margaret), David Rice (Darlene) of Philadelphia, PA; special friend, Clarence Boggs (Paula) of Pleasantville; special nephew, John M. Bettis (Doni) of Pleasantville; former wife, Emma of Atlantic City; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren and host of other family and friends. Mr. Bettis was a former member of the Teamsters Union. He was also a former member of Hiram Abiff Lodge No. 16, F & AM (PHA). "SUG" as he was affectionately called by all who knew him was a motorcycle enthusiast. He was one of the original members of the State Burners M/C founded by the late Freddie "Coffee" Carter. He along with the late Sidney Faulkner and Earl Bibby, inspired many young men in the Pleasantville & Atlantic City area to become engaged in this enjoyable avocation. Funeral services will be 11 AM, Saturday, July 12, 2008, at Greenidge Funeral Home, 301 Absecon Boulevard, Atlantic City, where friends may call from 10 AM. Interment to follow in Atlantic City Cemetery, Pleasantville. Greenidge Funeral Homes, Inc.