March 19, 1999

CHARLES BETTS

CHARLESTON -- Charles Edward Betts, 51, of Charleston died suddenly Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at his home. He was born Dec. 13, 1947, son of Elijah and Louise Thomas Betts. Betts served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam. Survivors include a son, Baron Betts of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Varondo and Felicia Betts of San Diego; three brothers, Felix Betts of Detroit, Mich., Gary Betts of Indianapolis, Ind., and Steve Betts of Charleston...

CHARLESTON -- Charles Edward Betts, 51, of Charleston died suddenly Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at his home.

He was born Dec. 13, 1947, son of Elijah and Louise Thomas Betts.

Betts served with the U.S. Army in Vietnam.

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Survivors include a son, Baron Betts of San Diego, Calif.; two daughters, Varondo and Felicia Betts of San Diego; three brothers, Felix Betts of Detroit, Mich., Gary Betts of Indianapolis, Ind., and Steve Betts of Charleston.

Also surviving are nine sisters, Dorcas Spence, Ruth Simpson, Laura Betts, Deborah Turner, all of Charleston, Jennie Townsend and Rochelle McVay of Kankakee, Ill., LaBirdia Moore, Betty Burns and Delores Salmon of St. Louis; and five grandchildren.

Friends may call at Sparks Funeral Home from 3-8 p.m. today.

Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Opportunity Church of God in Christ, with Steve Betts officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.

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