Gary Brent Betts, 83, of Versailles, husband of Alcira C. Betts, died
Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023, at his home after a stage IV lung cancer diagnosis.
Gary was born March 12, 1940, in Millersburg, KY to Gordon Willis and
Ruby Davis Betts. He was an ordained Methodist Minister for over 50
years. After his retirement, Gary relocated back to Woodford County and
spent 11 years working as a Security Officer at Darley/Godolphin Farm in
Lexington, Ky. He volunteered with the Kentucky River Watershed Watch.
Survivors include his loving wife (Alcira) and daughter, Rachel Leigh
(Steven Dailey) Betts of Rochester, N.Y., brother, Gordon (Oneida) Betts
of West Palm Beach, Fla., nieces and nephews, Gordie (Sharon) Betts, of
Lexington, Ky., Beverly Betts of Lexington, Ky., Barbara (Frank) Combs
of Lexington, Ky., and Brenda (Bob Wempe) Betts, of Houston, Texas.
No public services will be held. Family will be remembering him
privately through multiple Celebration of Life activities. Friends and
family are encouraged to leave messages of condolence and share memories
on Gary’s tribute page at www.BlackburnandWard.com.