Dr. Charles Samuel Betts
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Dr. Charles Samuel Betts

  • September 21, 1925 - November 6, 2011
  • Little Rock, Arkansas
  • Arkansas Hospice
    14 Parkstone Circle
    North Little Rock, AR 72116
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“I am so sorry to learn of Dr. Betts death. My sympathy and prayers go out to his family. My memory is that he saved my life. I had a psychotic break...Read More » ”
1 of 11 | Posted by: Jim Bennett - Conway, AR

“I'm sorry to hear of Charles' passing. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know him and work with him. A truly remarkable and intelligent man. I count...Read More » ”
2 of 11 | Posted by: Wendy Richardson Stevens - AR

“Craig, Mary and family. Please accept our condolences. David and Donna Knight. ”
3 of 11 | Posted by: David Knight - Houston, TX

“Mary, Leah, Ross, Craig, and family, please accept our deepest sympathies on your loss. Charlie was a wonderful person, and had a wonderful life. ...Read More » ”
4 of 11 | Posted by: John and Cathy Sundermann, and family - PA

“You will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and the rest of the Betts Family. ”
5 of 11 | Posted by: Fredonia "Freddie" Williams - AR

“Last spring was a special time for the UACCB Library. I am so grateful for the privilege we had to share in the "meet the author" with Dr. and Mrs...Read More » ”
6 of 11 | Posted by: Linda and John Bennett - AR

“Lucille and I send our sympaties and caring love to you, Mary as well as to Leah, ross and Craig.VJFCA ”
7 of 11 | Posted by: John G.Howard - Little Rock, AR

“We are sorry for your loss and our prayers are with you. ”
8 of 11 | Posted by: Lloyd and Elizabeth Bess - AR

“I am so very sorry to hear of the family loss of such a fine man. I will miss visiting with him. ”
9 of 11 | Posted by: Jim Henson Mr Magic - AR

“Charles had an infectious zest for life, and I enjoyed being in his company. He and Mary were quintessential hosts, sharing their interests and...Read More » ”
10 of 11 | Posted by: Jane Parker - Mountain View, AR

“Our prayer go out to the family. We were sorry to hear of your loss. ”
11 of 11 | Posted by: Bob and Linda Benson - MN


Charles Samuel Betts, age 86, died on November 6, 2011 after a brief illness. Born on September 21, 1925 in Monroe, Louisiana, he grew up in El Dorado, Arkansas. He was a veteran of the Army in the Pacific theatre in WWII. Charles graduated from Vanderbilt Medical School and trained at the Mayo Clinic. He was a physician, psychiatrist, and entrepreneur. Although he was recruited to UAMS, he spent most of his professional life in private practice. Through his efforts, he developed the facility that would eventually become The BridgeWay Hospital in North Little Rock, as well as the property that houses Timber Ridge Neuro-Rehabilitation Ranch in Benton. He loved his native Arkansas. Among his many interests were viniculture and astronomy. In later life, he would turn to writing genealogies and, eventually, fiction. His sixty-one year marriage to Mary Nash Betts was his greatest joy. In addition to Mary, he is survived by three children: Leah Saunders Pesce, Charles Ross Betts, and Craig McCandlish Betts, as well as their spouses Vince, Lynn, and Claire. He is also survived by ten grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at St. Mark's Episcopal Church at 1000 North Mississippi Avenue Little Rock 72207 at 10 AM on Saturday, November 19, with a reception to follow in the parish hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial gifts be given to the Arkansas Hospice Foundation.

Online memorial and guest book at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com