Charles W. Betts Jr., 89

DELMAR - Charles W. Betts Jr., of Delmar, passed Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, in Atlantic General Hospital, Berlin, Md. He was 89.

He was born Aug. 27, 1918, in Millsboro, a son of the late Charles W. Betts Sr. and Sarah Catherine (Shockley) Betts.

After high school, Mr. Betts graduated from Beacom Business School with a degree in business.

His career spanned over 32 years as a business manager at the former Salisbury State Teachers College, where he made many wonderful, long lasting friendships.

Mr. Betts attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Salisbury and also the Primitive Baptist Church.

He was a member of the Delmar Masonic Lodge 201 and Order of Eastern Star, Adah Chapter 5.

Mr. Betts was an avid gardener and a Master Gardener in Delaware through the Sussex County Extension Service.

He got much pleasure from collecting and finishing antiques.

Spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren was what he cherished most.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie Mai Betts, who passed April 21, 2004; and a granddaughter, Shannon Betts.

He is survived by a son, William D. Betts and his wife, Simmie of Salisbury, Md.; two daughters, Doris M. Fields of Cheverly, Md. and Carolyn Mai Massey and her husband Michael of Bishopville, Md.; three grandchildren, William D. Betts Jr. of Salisbury, Matthew Massey and his wife Jill of Chevy Chase, Md., and Sarah McCabe and her husband Draper of Millsboro; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be 2 p.m. Monday in Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove St., Delmar, where family and friends may call one hour prior.

The Revs. Walter Agnor and Bruce Glisson will officiate.

Interment will follow at St. Stephen's Cemetery, Delmar.

Instead of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803; or Immanuel Baptist Church, 1514 Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury, MD 21804.