Bobby Betz

Bobby Joe Betz, age 67, of Bryant passed away Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023, at his residence.

He was born in Portland on April 4, 1956, the son of Homer and Rosalyn (Brotherton) Betz.

He worked for JAT in Fort Wayne as a truck driver. He was a member of the Moose and Tri-State Gas Engine and Tractor Association, and enjoyed truck and tractor pulls, dirt track racing and demolition derbies.

Surviving are one son, Justin Betz of Bryant; two daughters, Bobbie Betz of Portland and Jill Gilbert (husband: Jeremy) of Uniondale; ex-wife and caregiver Mary Betz; four sisters, Ann Lugar (husband: Jim) of Portland, Kathy Steen of Portland, Jean Ault (husband: Melvin) of Pennville and Diane Lake (husband: Wayne) of Portland; 13 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home. Burial will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Bryant. Visitation will be Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m.

Memorials can be made to the Bryant Community Center.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.