Timothy Roland Betts

Timothy “Tim” Roland Betts, age 65, of DeFuniak Springs, Florida passed away Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at his residence.  He was born March 24, 1954 in Apollo, Pennsylvania.  He had a special love for his Savior and was a member of Pace Assembly of God Church.  Tim loved to tell jokes, create wooden craft work for the Lord, study God’s Word, and fish.  Psalms 116:15 was his favorite Bible verse and Ghost by Crowder was his favorite song.  He always made everyone feel loved and special.  Tim enjoyed his family, especially his grandchildren. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, Emmanuel D. and Dora Betts; two brothers, Stanley Betts and Daryl “Reb” Betts; and sister, Sharon Betts.

Tim is survived by his loving wife, Lisa Betts; children, Amber Irwin and husband Michael, Kelley Betts, and Matthew Betts and wife Felicia all of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; four grandchildren, Lacey Betts, Tyler Betts, Avalina Irwin, and Mason Irwin; one brother, Leland Betts of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; and four sisters, Judith Grady of Fort Walton Beach, Florida, Carolyn Campbell of Melbourne, Florida and Kimberly Gipson and husband Tony of DeFuniak Springs, Florida, and Pamela Stuart  also of DeFuniak Springs, Florida; and  sister-in-law, Linda Betts.

A celebration of Tim’s life will be held Friday, August 30, 2019 at Community Holiness Church in DeFuniak Springs beginning at 6 p.m. with Reverend Adam Peterson officiating.

Arrangements are under the direction of Davis-Watkins Funeral Home and Crematory.