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BETTERTON, Ray Entered into eternal rest on the evening of January 15, 2006, Ray Lee Betterton, husband of Brenda Newell Betterton. The relatives and friends of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Lee Betterton are invited to attend the funeral services of the former, Thursday, January 19, 2006 at eleven o'clock in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL. Interment, Jordan Cemetery, Cottageville, SC. Friends may call at Stuhr's Downtown Chapel Wednesday between five and seven o'clock. Mr. Betterton was born November 18, 1946 in Ashland, Kentucky, the son of Thomas Lee Betterton, Jr. and the late Dreama Surbaugh Betterton. He was a graduate of Fairhope High School, Marion Military Institute, The Drug Enforcement Officers Academy in Washington, DC and The South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and was a South Carolina State Constable. He retired in 1995 after 25 years with The Charleston City Police Department. He was a member of The Charleston Elks Lodge #242, The Charleston Rifle Club and The Fraternal Order of Police. He is survived by his wife of Charleston, SC; Father and Step-Mother Eva of Tega Cay, SC; two daughters: Stephanie Lee Dimock and LeeAnne Firzlaff and her husband Troy all of Charleston, SC; one sister: Jandre O'Keef of Tega Cay, SC; one brother: Thomas Lee Betterton, III of Mobile, Alabama; two grandchildren: Tyler J. Dimock and Drayton G. Firzlaff; one step-sister: Tina Carlino of Fort Walton Beach, FL; one step-brother: Lt. Jim Carlino of Atlanta, GA; four nieces: Kathryn Turner, Cheri Elkins, Diedre Henry and Kyann O'Keef. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation of SC, 500 Taylor Street, Suite 101, Columbia, SC 29201. Visit our guestbook at www.charleston.net/deaths.
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Anna Roberts
January 23, 2006
I was sadden to hear of your loss. Ray was a kind man and I will never forget him. He fought a long batter and now he can rest and be whole again without illness. Call me when you need to talk. I am at the same number and address. Anna
Calvin(Benny) & Dale Welch
January 20, 2006
Brenda, We'll never forget the family, the twins and the good times we shared. We know the void in your families life will hurt. But remember Gods love is always there for you. Lean on HIM. We love you. Benny and Dale Welch
Mary Newell Coughlin
January 19, 2006
Dear Brenda,
You and your daughters are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless you and keep your heart at peace.
With sincere sympathy and love.
Mary Louise, & Bill
Kathleen (Welch) Johnson
January 19, 2006
Brenda my heart goes out to you and the girls. It's been such a long time but you know I loved Ray and have such fond memories of my 'ol CPD days. My prayers are with you and the entire family.
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Renee Lambert
January 18, 2006
Brenda, Stepahnie, and LeeAnn, My heart holds the hope that you will find comfort in God. Peace be with you.
Becky Thornton
January 18, 2006
Dear Brenda and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Ray. It was an honor to take care of him while he was at Roper. I will always remember doing the wedding for him and remember how he always wanted me to write Brenda a note for work. My thoughts and prayers are with you..
Desiree Tillman
January 18, 2006
I feel blessed to have spent some time with Ray before he left us. I would not trade those moments for anything. Ray, Brenda and "The Girls" have always been like a second family to me and my children. It hurts every time I think about him being gone. You are peaceful now, Ray. I love you and will never forget you. You were always the life of the party.
Desiree
Kyann O'Keef
January 18, 2006
I will always remember the good times, I had with my Uncle. I wish that I could share all my memories of him, with everyone that will read this, but for everyone that really knew him and his heart, they will know the joy, that he could bring into your life. I know that he is at peace now, and I know that the Lord will take care of him. He was deeply loved and will truly be missed.
Sgt. Carl Chisolm
January 18, 2006
May God sustain us in our time of physical lost of brother and friend,Ray Betterton. I had the opportunity to speak with Ray on 12/22/05 the look in his eyes and spirit he brought to our conversation assured me he was prepaired for this time. It did not surprise me due to my professional experience with him, he was always prepaired.
Jeffery Young
January 18, 2006
I will always remember Ray as a good friend and neighbor. I will miss his sense of humor and his perspectives on life. The world will be a little dimmer without him. My deepest sympathy to Brenda and Stephanie and Lee Anne. Take care and may God Bless and keep you.
Jennifer Justice
January 18, 2006
You all are in my thoughts and prayers. When I was a child I loved to spend the night with LeAnne and Stephanie, Mr. Ray and Mrs. Brenda always made the visit extra fun! Thanks for the memories.
Sabrena Sheppard
January 18, 2006
I am so sorry to learn about the death of Master Sgt. Betterton. I want to thank you, your family and Pastor Ron for praying with me for my father while we were together in the waiting room at the hospital. My father has been released from the hospital and I know that Sgt. Ray will be home in Heaven resting in the bosom of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Stay prayerful and know that my family and I will be thinking of you and praying for you during this time.
Christine Jones
January 18, 2006
Mr. Ray will be sadly missed.
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