BARNETT BETTS
April 22, 1934 - July 8, 2013
Barnett Betts, 79, of Hopkins Park, IL, died Monday, July 8, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center. Visitation will be Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 10:00 a. m. until time of Funeral Services at 11:00 a. m. at St. Anne Woods Community Chapel. Pastor Louis Barnes will officiate. Burial will be in Momence Cemetery. Barnett Betts was born April 22, 1934 in Casscoe, Arkansas to Ashville and Lena Betts. He was united in Holy Matrimony to the former Helen Benson on May 23, 1955 and he was a mechanic for the Checker Cab Company for over 40 years. Mr. Betts was a member of the Masonic Order. He enjoyed fishing and had a good sense of humor. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Helen Betts of Hopkins Park, IL; one daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Rose and James Neblett of Newport News, VA, one brother, Hoover Betts of Chicago, IL; a son-in-law, Jesse Davis of Chicago, IL; a brother-in-law, Price Benson of Hopkins Park, IL; a sister-in-law, Josie Lee Benson of Chicago, IL; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, Mary Davis, and five brothers, Taylor, Ivory, Sylvester, Levi and Homer Betts.
Barnett Betts, 79, of Hopkins Park, IL, died Monday, July 8, 2013 at Riverside Medical Center. Visitation will be Saturday, July 13, 2013 from 10:00 a. m. until time of Funeral Services at 11:00 a. m. at St. Anne Woods Community Chapel. Pastor... View Obituary & Service Information