Joseph L. Betty

JOSEPH L. BETTY Joseph L. Betty, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 in Sebring, FL. He was born in Billerica, Massachusetts on July 15, 1943 to Philip A. and Bertha C. (Dubois) Betty. He was a Jet Engine Mechanic for the Military. He was honorably discharged from both the U.S. Air Force having served in Italy, Japan, and Vietnam and the New York Air National Guard having served at the 106th Air Rescue Group in Long Island, New York. After retirement he worked in small home renovations and was a detailed creative miniature hobbyist. He was an active member of the Tanglewood Community Church. He was a resident of Sebring since 2004 coming from Peconic, New York. Mr. Betty is survived by his wife of 44 years, Carol Lynn Betty, of Sebring; his daughter and son-in-law, Melanie and Thomas Hunt of Massachusetts, his son, Joel Betty of Connecticut, a god-son, Justin Simoneau and his granddaughter Ashley Betty of Connecticut. He is also survived by two sisters, Janie Simoneau of Avon Park and Cindy Stewart-Stealy of New Hampshire, a beloved niece, nephews and cousins. Memorial services with Military Honors will be held on Friday, January 7, 2011 at 4:00 p.m. at the Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring with the Rev. Ken Thoreson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Tanglewood Veterans Club. Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home Sebring, Florida www.stephensonnelsonfh.com