Charles Ray Bettis, age 83 of Warne, NC, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
He was the son of the late James and Annie Ruth Bettis, he was a native to Cherokee County and lifelong resident of the Pine Log Community in Clay County, NC. Charles was a local businessman and entrepreneur. He enjoyed raising Beefmaster cattle on Bettis Farms with his son and being a doting grandfather and great grandfather.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Corena Reece Bettis; his son, Sonny Ray Bettis, his daughter, Margaret Bettis Stalcup; sisters, Louise Watkins and Patsy Martin; and great granddaughter, Madeleine Homan.
He is survived by his son in law, David Stalcup (Ruth); daughter in law, Mary Jane Bettis; brother Edward Bettis (Alice); brother in law, Jack Martin; four grandchildren, Stephanie Homan, Emily Fehn, Kristina Herriman and LoriBeth Godinez; and seven great grandchildren, Charlotte, Evelyn, Maisie, William, Eric, Caroline and Anna.
A graveside service will be held at 2 pm, Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Pine Log Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Kevin Miller will officiate.
Townson-Rose Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
You may send tributes to the family at
www.townson-rose.com
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