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Roger
2023
Roger Betts
January 31, 1956 — March 20, 2023
Roger "Keith" Betts, loving father, son, brother, and Pappaw peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023, at the age of 67, after a short battle with cancer.
He was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on January 31, 1956, the son of Lee and Joy Betts. Keith graduated from Texas Senior High School in 1974, then joined the U.S. Air Force in 1975. After he left the Air Force as a Sergeant, Keith started working at Red River Army Depot in 1979. He was later accepted into the U.S. Army Supply Management Intern Program in 1980. Upon graduation he was reassigned to Rock Island Arsenal in 1981. Keith and Donna were united in marriage on August 20, 1983, and then later divorced.
Keith retired from the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command, Rock Island, IL, on Mar 1, 2011. During his tenure, he worked with bombs, rockets, grenades, pyrotechnics, Navy gun ship ammo, demolition material, CADs/PADs, Hydra 70 rocket system, and retired as Product Lead, Small Caliber Division (.50 Caliber, 9mm, Shot shells). Keith always enjoyed his positions at the Arsenal along with the many friends he made over his career there.
Charismatic, generous, and compassionate are just a few of the many words family and friends would use to describe him. Keith was a very loving person who enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandchildren and grand dogs. He loved to travel, spend time by the pool, and watch his sitcoms with his long time best friend Robert Bentley. He had a very special way of making people feel welcome and would always light up the room with his smile. One question that will always remain is which of his kids were his favorite?
Keith is survived by his children Alex (Amanda) Betts and Joni (Tyler) Tuttle; four grandkids, Coltyn Heeney, Taylor Tuttle, Bekham Tuttle, Brody Betts; mother Joy Betts; and sister Patti (Harold) Baird.
Keith was preceded in death by his father Lee Betts and brother Randall Betts.
He will be dearly missed by his many, many friends and family. But his memory and legacy will live on forever in all of us!
Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Arsenal Island at 10:30 am. A Celebration of Life is scheduled after the service.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his Memory Page at mvcremation.com
He was born in Texarkana, Arkansas on January 31, 1956, the son of Lee and Joy Betts. Keith graduated from Texas Senior High School in 1974, then joined the U.S. Air Force in 1975. After he left the Air Force as a Sergeant, Keith started working at Red River Army Depot in 1979. He was later accepted into the U.S. Army Supply Management Intern Program in 1980. Upon graduation he was reassigned to Rock Island Arsenal in 1981. Keith and Donna were united in marriage on August 20, 1983, and then later divorced.
Keith retired from the U.S. Army Joint Munitions Command, Rock Island, IL, on Mar 1, 2011. During his tenure, he worked with bombs, rockets, grenades, pyrotechnics, Navy gun ship ammo, demolition material, CADs/PADs, Hydra 70 rocket system, and retired as Product Lead, Small Caliber Division (.50 Caliber, 9mm, Shot shells). Keith always enjoyed his positions at the Arsenal along with the many friends he made over his career there.
Charismatic, generous, and compassionate are just a few of the many words family and friends would use to describe him. Keith was a very loving person who enjoyed spending time with his kids, grandchildren and grand dogs. He loved to travel, spend time by the pool, and watch his sitcoms with his long time best friend Robert Bentley. He had a very special way of making people feel welcome and would always light up the room with his smile. One question that will always remain is which of his kids were his favorite?
Keith is survived by his children Alex (Amanda) Betts and Joni (Tyler) Tuttle; four grandkids, Coltyn Heeney, Taylor Tuttle, Bekham Tuttle, Brody Betts; mother Joy Betts; and sister Patti (Harold) Baird.
Keith was preceded in death by his father Lee Betts and brother Randall Betts.
He will be dearly missed by his many, many friends and family. But his memory and legacy will live on forever in all of us!
Cremation rites have been accorded. Graveside service will be held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Rock Island National Cemetery on Arsenal Island at 10:30 am. A Celebration of Life is scheduled after the service.
Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his Memory Page at mvcremation.com
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Friday, May 5, 2023
Starts at 10:30 am (Eastern time)
Rock Island National Cemetery
Family members are asked to meet at or before 10:00 am at Wendt Funeral Home, 1811 15th Street Pl., Moline, IL, for the procession over to Rock Island National Cemetery.
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