Willis-Betts-Obituary

Willis L. "Bill" Betts

Obituary

BETTS, Willis "Bill" L., 61, passed away suddenly on Monday morning, April 7, 2008 at his beloved home, "Level Green" in Center Cross. He was pastor in the Virginia United Methodist Conference for 20 years. He is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Donna; daughters, Jennifer Pignato and husband, Charlie, of Lake Worth, Fla. and Stacey Betts and her fianc‚, Jimmy Ritchey, both of Richmond; his mother, Gwendolyn Betts of Center Cross; two brothers, and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at St. James Episcopal Church, Montross, on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund of the Northern Neck of the Virginia Historical Society.
This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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I, too, was blessed to have Prof. Betts for History at RCC last summer and was enrolled when he lost his father, and I was really looking forward to taking his Religion course in the future. I was shocked to learn of his untimely passing just this past Monday. He definitely used interesting information in his lessons, and a part of him will live on in us since he gave us all something to take away--more than the "basics." I will miss his get-down-to-business nature--we could all use more of...

My Dear Donna...My heart aches for you, the girls & Bill's mom. I am here for you when you are ready. If there is anything that I can do, you only need ask. Love always, Patti

Donna,

It is hard to believe that Bill is gone from our presence. I know he is in the presence of the Lord and having a great time. He has been a part of my life to one degree or another for so many years, I will always miss him. You will be in our prayers.

Love you

Tim

Donna,
I think of you often and pause to lift you up in prayer. I cannot imagine the loss. Please know as family that Cindy and I are here, call and we will be there if desire. You are always welcome and I know our faith in Jesus will continue to be a source of strength and comfort. God Bless, David

Donna and Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please know that you are much loved and held in the arms of prayer.

To the Betts Family, I have only known Prof. Betts for a short while but was deeply saddened by his death. He made history interesting, even to me. I will miss his stories in history class. You could tell that his love for his family was great. May God bless you all. To your daughter who is getting married soon, best wishes. Please know that your father was excited for you.

Mrs. Betts & Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mr. Betts was a really nice person. He will be missed greatly.

I was a student of Mr. Betts (Glenns campus), and although I had only had him as a teacher for 3 months or so, he made a tremendous impact on my life. He was an awesome teacher, and I enjoyed his class very much so! I have never enjoyed history much, but he made it so interesting and he will be greatly missed! My thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. Ill be praying for you all..

Mrs. Betts and Family,

I want to extend my deepest sympathies to your family at this time. I was a student of Mr. Betts several times and although I only knew the instructor's side of him he was amazing. Your family is in my prayers as you go through this time.