William Carrol 'Bill' Betcher

(May 18, 1941 ~ March 9, 2023)

Bill, son of Albert Carrol 'Red' Betcher, Jr. and Era Vestula McKinley, married to Jo Ann Johnson and buried in Tecumseh Cemetery, Denton, Callahan County, Texas.

William C. Betcher, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Kermit, TX.

He was born on May 18, 1941 in Oplin, TX to Albert and Era (McKinnley) Betcher. William married Jo Ann Johnson on March 23, 1967 in Andrews, TX and they shared 55 wonderful years together.

William was known as "Bill" to his friends. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Wink. He had a love for the sport of baseball. He was served as president of the Kermit Little League for time and was also a Little League Championship Coach and Little Dribblers Coach.

Bill retired from El Paso Natural Gas after 33 years. He also served his country in the US Army where he qualified as a sharpshooter.

Bill loved watching his son and grandkids play sports and often traveled to watch them play. He was also fond of animals especially his dog named Trump. Bill will be greatly missed by those that loved him.

Bill is survived by his wife, Jo Ann of Kermit, TX; son, Michael Betcher and wife Kim of Midland, TX; grandkids, Sydney Betcher of Lubbock and Brooks Betcher of Amarillo; and nieces, Brenda Suggs and husband Buzzy of Sweetwater, TX and Jill Fleenor and husband Wayne of Louisville, KY.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Era Betcher; and sister, MaJaunta Jo Frymire.

Visitation will be held at Family Services Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 from 8 am – 8 pm.

Graveside Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Thursday, March 16, 2023 at Tecumseh Cemetery in Callahan County officiated by Bro. Terry Hill.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donation may be made to the Wink Church of Christ or the American Cancer Society.

Arrangements are entrusted to Family Services Funeral Parlor, Kermit, Texas