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Obituary of J.C. Betts
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J. C. Betts, 85, of Niles, was called home when he passed away unexpectedly, but of natural causes on Wednesday, November 24, 2021.
He was born to the late Amanda Payne in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on March 6, 1936.
After school J.C. enlisted and served his country proudly in the United States Navy.
He married Josephine Manning in 1959 and they celebrated over 60 years of marriage before she
passed in May of 2020; with Jo Jo by his side, they were a dynamic duo. J.C. was very involved in
his children’s life and often served as a coach for their baseball teams. He will always be remembered for his genuine smile, his affection toward his wife and devotion to his family.
Preceding J. C. in death are his mother and his beloved wife, Josephine.
He will be greatly missed by his children, Lemont (Renee) Betts of Benton Harbor, Alton (Norma)
Betts of Nolanville Texas, Cleavon (Amy) Betts of Niles, Dahletha “Dee” (Terry) Armstead of
Lawrenceville, Georgia, a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren. J. C. is also survived
by his siblings, Maybelle Whitby, Doris Payne, Chris Payne, Calvin Payne and Joyce Mitchell of
Missouri.
Services to honor and celebrate J.C. will take place Saturday, December 4, 2021, at 12:00 p.m.
Brown Funeral Home, 521 East Main Street, Niles, Michigan with visitation 11:00 am. J. C. will be
laid to rest next to Josephine at St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park.
Officiated by Pastor Jerry Bishop of Life Quest Outreach Ministries Grand Rapids MI
We will be following COVID protocol, and the family has kindly asked that all in attendance wear
a mask.
Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for J.C.’s family at
www.BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.
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Saturday
4
December
Betts Public Visitation
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main St.
Niles, Michigan, United States
(269) 683-1155
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Saturday
4
December
Betts Funeral Service
12:00 pm - 12:45 pm
Saturday, December 4, 2021
Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services
521 E. Main Street
Niles, Michigan, United States
269-683-1155
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Saturday
4
December
Event Name 1
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Saturday, December 4, 2021
St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park
375 West Cleveland Road
Granger, Indiana, United States
574-272-6971
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