James Louis "Jim" Bettis
April 14, 1935 - April 17, 2014
James Louis “Jim” Bettis, 79, of Roodhouse passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his home in rural Roodhouse. He was born April 14, 1935 in Alsey, the son of Elmer and Lillian Decker Bettis. He married Virginia L. Ransom Sept. 5, 1955 in White Hall. Surviving is his wife, Virginia “Jenny” of Roodhouse; children, Michael L. (Jeanie) Bettis of Roodhouse, Doris J. (John) Isham of White Hall, Linda D. (Steve) Wilson of Glasgow, James W. (Sandy) Bettis of Roodhouse; 9 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. One great grandchild preceded him in death. He was the last of 14 children. Jim was a member of the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. He loved animals; especially horses. He was an avid coon hunter and card player. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, April 21, 2014 at the Daws Family Funeral Home in Roodhouse with interment in the White Hall Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Youth Fund.
James Louis “Jim” Bettis, 79, of Roodhouse passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014 at his home in rural Roodhouse. He was born April 14, 1935 in Alsey, the son of Elmer and Lillian Decker Bettis. He married Virginia L. Ransom Sept.... View Obituary & Service Information