Frank, Nancy and Justin Albert
Tuesday September 14, 2010 at
3:49 AM
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To Ethel, Charlie, Jeff and the family of Charles Betts,
We cannot begin to say how sad we are at your loss of Charles. We can't imagine a day without seeing him drive by on Auburn Road, smiling and waving at us. He was such a nice man and will be greatly missed in our Westmoreland family. We will never forget his big smile and friendship. With our deepest sympathy.
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jwp3
Sunday September 5, 2010 at
6:43 PM
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My heart goes out to the family. Even though i knew u a short time. My Dad knew u for 30+ years. He always said u were a great man. Maybe u and my Dad are working and racing car's in heaven..God Bless the Family..
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Scott Madden
Wednesday September 1, 2010 at
11:36 AM
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So sorry for your unexpected loss. I was at the viewing, but had to leave before I got to see anyone. It was very evident how many lives Charlie touched. He was one of my favorite coaches/parents and was always there to listen or give you a positive word. He will be sorely missed by this community. If your family needs anything, please do not hesitate to let me know.
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Beth Chambers Galloway
Wednesday September 1, 2010 at
6:12 AM
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Praying that God will bless you Jeff,your Mom and entire family at this difficult time. Your Dad was a special human being who gave us all some wonderful childhood memories. I will always remember his kind smile and gentle spirit. Much love and prayers. Beth
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William H. Gilkerson Jr.
Wednesday September 1, 2010 at
6:00 AM
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Dear Ethel and Jeff
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Charlie. I just found out about his death late last night and do not have time to come to Huntington this morning. I worked with Charlie at Owens and remember him racing in the seventies. He was always nice to me and a great guy. Charlie was a great man and a kind man, so easy to get along with. He will be greatly missed. Such an accomplished hard working everyday man. Our whole family thought the world of him and everyone in the Betts household. Ethel and Jeff, my prayers are with you and your family today.
God Bless
Bill Gilkerson Jr.
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Steven Damron
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
10:05 PM
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Dear Ethyl and Jeff and family, I am so sorry for the loss of Charlie. He was a great man and will surely be missed by all that had the chance to meet him. My prayers are with you during this very difficult time. I don't what to really say except that it feels like losing my dad again in a way because you all were such a part of my family when we were growing up. If you need anything from me do not hesitate to let me know.
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Lesia Stephens
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
5:16 PM
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Dear Ethel and charlie and family.So sorry for the loss of Charlie.I know he was a good man that loved his family and will be truely missed by all.My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.If there is anything you need now or in the future I'm a phone call away.Please dont hesitate to call.He was a good man that will always be missed by the whole family and his friends.Be proud that he was your family.May he rest in peace.And bless his heart.Take care.We love you all at this time.
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John and Missy Thornburg
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
3:30 PM
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We were so sad to hear of Charlie's unexpected passing. We will miss his friendly hello's, waves, and smiles from across the street. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.
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Carole (Arthur/Jordan) Morton
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
2:37 PM
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Dear Ethel, Jeff, and family; I am so sorry for such a great loss of your family that I have no words but I love you all forever. My prayers are with you these days.
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Ott and Annette Moore
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
10:30 AM
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So very sorry to hear of Charley's passing. We raced with him for many,many years. You all will be in our thoughts and prayers!!
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John T. Thornburg
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
9:37 AM
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Mrs. Betts and family I pray that you find comfort during this most difficult time. Charlie was a good neighbor and always afforded a smile and a friendly wave. I will miss his "I can fix it" drive and passion; Lord knows he taught me a lot about fixing engines. Charlie has touched many lives and each one of us is blessed for have known him. I pray that God give the family strength to honor and celebrate Charles life.
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Joe, Dee and Yvette Lemley
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
9:35 AM
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Ethel, We are so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a great man, and a good friend. Will keep you and your family in our prayers. If you need anything, don't hesitate to call!
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Barbara Fuller Prince
Tuesday August 31, 2010 at
9:34 AM
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Ethel, I am so very sorry to hear about Charles. Please be sure to tell Charlie also how very sorry I am to hear of his Grandfather. I will keep your whole family in my prayers.
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Cathy Garner
Monday August 30, 2010 at
11:24 PM
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I wanted to let you know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers.. The family not only lost a wonderful man but so did everyone that ever knew him...Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. If there is anything that we can do please dont hesitate to call on us.. ..Terry,Cathy,Branden and Brad Garner
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jim south
Monday August 30, 2010 at
10:57 PM
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we have lost a great racer and friend that will be missed by everyone that crossed paths with charlie over the many years that he was here with us. may god bless the betts family.....
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Collin McLaughlin II
Monday August 30, 2010 at
10:26 PM
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Please accept my heart felt condolences at this time.
I can remember Charlie since days of Riverside when I was a kid where I also watched my own dad,Louis McLaughlin race there.
I can remember when I started to race at River Cities also seeing Charlie race there.
He will always be a part of mine and I'm sure fellow racers memories for years to come.
May God Bless your family.
Collin McLaughlin II
Flatwoods,Ky
kentuckyengineer@yahoo.com
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Jackie Triplett
Monday August 30, 2010 at
9:40 PM
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Charlie was like a father to Bill and he took care of all of us. We will miss him very much. Ethyl, Jeff, Charlie and Grandma Reed, today we feel most especially too far away but we are holding you in our thoughts. Bill, Jackie and Megan.
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John R. Polacek
Monday August 30, 2010 at
8:43 PM
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My sincere condolences to the Betts family, Charlie was indeed a great person, always willing to help whenever asked. He was a great support to my early racing experiences, and I'll never forget his assistance.
John Polacek
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Steven Thompson
Monday August 30, 2010 at
7:40 PM
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I have known Charlie since he used to keep his race cars in Don Whismans garage. Charlie was a very nice person, he will be missed. My prayers are with the family.
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Amy Crossan
Monday August 30, 2010 at
6:24 PM
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Mrs. Betts, Jeff, Sally, Sailor, Sanibel and Charley:
Mel and I are thinking of all of you in this most difficult time. All of you have lost someone that was very dear to each of you, for different reasons. I know how much he did and was there for all of you. He was a terrific husband, father and grandfather, and certainly the patriarch of the Betts family. May you take some comfort in your thoughts of him over the many years and the great times that you have enjoyed together, as well as how he has enriched your lives. Amy and Mel Miller.
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Angela Kell (Jason Jordan)
Monday August 30, 2010 at
4:33 PM
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My thoughts are with your family during this hard time. May the thoughts of him in Heaven with his family bring you peace.
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Charlie Staffford
Monday August 30, 2010 at
4:31 PM
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MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO ALL OF CHARLES FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF NEED..MAY GOD WRAP HIS ARMS AROUND EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU AND HE SHALL GIVE YOU COMFORT AND PEACE THAT CHARLES IS NOW IN THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN WITH HIS ANGEL SON TODD..RIP YOU WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED MY SWEET FRIEND..GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
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Jason E Jordan
Monday August 30, 2010 at
2:51 PM
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I am so sorry for this loss. The first time I remember meeting Uncle Charles I was 15 years old. He took me into his garage, and showed me one of his dragsters then he gave me a Betts Raceing shirt. I still have the shirt. It dosent fit me now, but I always kept it. Later on in life I was living with Grandma Eve, and every time Uncle Charles came by he always had a way to cheer me up, and make me feel good about the choices i made in life. Uncle Charles was a wise man, and He will be missed. RIP Uncle Charles!!
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Ronald "Sam" & Georgia Gebhardt
Monday August 30, 2010 at
2:44 PM
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So very sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Charlie, wonderful person always happy and smiling. May God comfort and keep you in his care.
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pam fulton
Monday August 30, 2010 at
2:13 PM
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ethel my prayers are with you. he was a really nice guy. take care of yourself.
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Tony D. Angelo
Monday August 30, 2010 at
1:43 PM
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Charlie has been a good and true friend through the years, while I haven't seen him in a while he's been in my thoughts. To the family MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS will be WITH YOU. MAY THE PEACE OF OUR LORD ALWAYS BE IN YOUR HEART, FOR WE HAVE OUR LORD'S ASSURANCE OF HIS COMFORT, MATTHEW 5:4. MAY THE LOVE OF GOD BE THE YOUR COMFORT -PSALM 23-
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Patrick Brown
Monday August 30, 2010 at
11:36 AM
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Jeff...I am so sorry to read this morning of your father's passing. I do remember your telling me how close the two of you were. Please know that I am thinking of you and your family. God bless you.
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Mary Everman Reed
Monday August 30, 2010 at
10:07 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad time in your life! Proverbs3:5 "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; "and lean not unto thine own understanding! These words give me comfort in times of sadness, I hope they can help you!Sometimes we just don't understand things but we have to put our trust in God! God Bless you all!
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David & Karen Owens
Monday August 30, 2010 at
9:44 AM
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Dear Ethel & Family,
Our hearts are broken over the passing of Charlie, we loved him very much. Dave considered Charlie his best friend and brother. We love you all and will always be there for you.
Our Love,
David & Karen Owens
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Becky Geyer
Sunday August 29, 2010 at
10:35 PM
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My deepest heartfelt sympathy for the Betts family during this time of tremendous loss.
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Arne E. Amorsen Jr.
Sunday August 29, 2010 at
7:17 PM
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Too:Ethel & family, What a great Person Charles was, He influenced My Life and made Me a Better Person, I will Forever Miss Him.Growing up in the early 1960's, He taught Me Alot, not only how to work on My own Car's but He helped Me grow up. He was the big Brother I never had. We had some great times that I will always remember. Arne & Claudia Amorsen/ PO Box 793/ Mesa, Az. 85211
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Brent Vaughan
Sunday August 29, 2010 at
6:10 PM
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Adam and I are so sorry for your loss. We enjoyed racing and just being friends with your whole family. Our prayers are with you. Brent & Adam Vaughan Fulton, KY
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Mark Damron And Family
Sunday August 29, 2010 at
5:09 PM
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Ethel and Jeff I am extremely sadden and our prayers and love go out to you and your family. Charlie was a man of extreme integrity and if every man had half of his love and integrity the world would be a better place. Our family has been blessed to have him and your family as neighbors. Charlie treated my brother Steven and I like family. Charlie was a wonderful mentor to us growing up. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Cliff Patrick
Sunday August 29, 2010 at
5:05 PM
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Very sorry to hear about your loss. Charlie was a very special person and will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with Ethel and the rest of the family.
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Shelia Bryan
Sunday August 29, 2010 at
4:28 PM
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Ethel and family; Iam so sorry for your loss. It is such a shock to us. Charley was such a fine person and good neighbor. He will greatly be missed by all. If there is anything we can ever do for you just let us know. Sincerly Danny and Shelia Bryan
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Bob Beard
Sunday August 29, 2010 at
2:34 PM
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To the Betts Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about his passing. He was known and loved by many people in many places for many years. I will be praying for your family.
Bob
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Charles Richard Betts, 69, native and lifetime resident of Huntington, WV passed away Saturday, August 28th, 2010. He died in ICU of Cabell Huntington Hospital following a very brief intense battle with Leukemia. Born December 30, 1940 to the late Joseph Betts and Evelyn Snider of Barboursville, WV, he graduated from Huntington High School where he played football. A multi-sport athlete and avid follower of the Thundering Herd, he worked at Owens Illinois for 35 years from 1961-1995 eventually being named Plant Engineer. Following the closing of Huntingtons Owens facility, he was subsequently named plant engineer of the Huntington Industrial Center. He was past President and current board member of the Huntingtonized Federal Credit Union. He was also a graduate of the Tri-State Fire School, and a member of Pipe Fitters Local Union and Glass Pottery Plastics and Allied Workers. He served as President and co-owner with his son Todd of the Charlie Betts Trucking Company of Huntington, WV.
