General Motors Memorials: Remembering the life, death and legacy of Johnnie Betts
Johnnie Betts, 78 of Ponder, Texas passed away on July 12, 2014 at his home. Johnnie was born on September 6, 1935 to Charles and Thelma Browder Betts in Saginaw, Texas. He attended Poly Tech where he played basketball and led them to two consecutive state championships. He had a basketball and academic scholarship at TCU. Other interests included rode bulls and was a bronc rider; he raced drag boats and precision boats. He married Nancy Betts in Bedford, Texas on August 21, 1999 and was...
