Delbert Wilcox Betts | February 14, 1939 – June 14, 2020 | OBITUARY

Delbert Wilcox Betts
February 14, 1939 – June 14, 2020

Delbert’s Obituary

U.S. Veteran

Delbert Wilcox Betts, 81Delbert Wilcox Betts of Winter Haven passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020 at the Winter Haven Hospital.

He was born February 14, 1939 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to the late Delbert and Anna Betts. He moved to Winter Haven from Manassas, Virginia in October of 2006. Delbert was a retired Chief Warrant Officer 03 for the U.S. Army. He fought in Vietnam and served in Pakistan, Germany, Greenland, and various other locations. He received the Bronze Star and was stationed at Vint Hill Farms Military Base, where he met and married Doris.

Delbert was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheri Lynn Betts; son, Brian Betts; and sister, Iris Calleen Sandstad. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Doris Betts; daughter, Jennifer Altomare of St. Leonard, Maryland; sister, Carolyn Jolley and husband Bill of Hilliard, Ohio; and grandchildren, Nicole Altomare, and Emily Altomare.

No local services are scheduled. Interment will take place at a later time at Arlington National Cemetery.