Michael Betts

METROPOLIS, Ill. -- Michael W. Betts, 70, of Metropolis, formerly of Cairo, Illinois, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018, at his home.

He was born April 28, 1948, in Cypress, Illinois, the son of Harold and Norma Wallace Betts. He married Vicki Quigley on Feb. 5, 1972.

Mike was a native of Cairo. He was a man who loved to fish, listen to music, sing and play his steel guitar. He enjoyed spending time with his family including his loving wife and best friend, Vicki. Mike was known for his quick wit and as a faithful friend. He retired from the Iron Workers Union but was also an able minister of the gospel, spending many of his adult years sharing the faith.

Mike is survived by his wife, Vicki Betts of Metropolis; sons, Mike (Kelley) Betts of London, England, Rob (Sarah) Betts of Paducah, Kentucky; daughter, Melissa Taylor of McDonough, Georgia; granddaughters, Melissa (Christopher) Chappell of Decatur, Illinois, Allie Betts of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Abbie Grace Betts of Paducah; grandsons, Kaleb Betts of Tulsa, Brady Betts of Paducah; great-grandchildren, Brynlee Grace Chappell and John Michael Chappell both of Decatur; mother, Norma (Richard) Farris of East Cape Girardeau, Illinois; sisters, Marilyn (Ronnie) Ashworth of East Cape Girardeau, Debbie (Mike) Penrod of Southern Illinois, Becky (Jeff) Betts of Colorado, and Lisa (Tom) Hayes of Cross Plains, Tennessee; and numerous other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Betts.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon Friday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Illinois.

Memorial service will be at noon at the funeral home, with the Rev. Rob Betts and the Rev. Mike Betts officiating. A private graveside service will take place at a later date.

Memorial contributions can be made to Transfusion Ministries Missionary Work and will be accepted at the funeral home.

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