Donald Lee Betts, DelDOT retiree
Donald “Donnie” Lee Betts of Bridgeville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. He was the only child born to the late Granville Betts Jr. and Betty (Rogers) Betts.
Donnie graduated from Sussex Central High School in 1974. Donnie was also a student of Sussex Vocational and Technical High School’s Masonry Program. He worked as a brick mason for over 40 years. He retired from DelDOT as an equipment operator in December 2021. Donnie was an avid outdoorsman and hunter. His passion was deer hunting and at the time of his death he still held first place on the Delaware Top All-Time Typical Deer for Pope and Young. Donnie also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren.
Donnie is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Linda (Johnson) Betts; son, Michael L. Betts of Georgetown; daughter and son-in-law, Laina Betts-Dunn and Michael Dunn of Laurel; grandsons, Tyler Betts, Brandon Betts and Logan Smith; granddaughter, Savannah Massey; and two great-grandsons, Aiden Connelly and Cason Betts.
Donnie is proceeded in death by both his parents, and his grandson Adam Connelly.
Per Donnie’s wishes, no services will be held.
Anyone who wishes may make a contribution in Donnie’s memory to VITAS Community Connection, P.O. Box 645352, Cincinnati, OH 45264-5352, VITAScommunityconnection.org.
Arrangements in the care of Short Funeral Services.
Online condolences to the family may be submitted to shortfuneralservicesandcremation.com.
