Eston F Betts

Eston Betts departed this life on July 13, 2018 at the age of 86. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Jane Betts; daughter Debbie Betts Ginsberg of Durham; grandsons Jacob Traverse (Emily) of Durham and Leon Traverse (Wilder) of Chapel Hill; four great grandchildren; and sister Janell Hockaday of Burlington. His parents, James Tyson Betts and Willie Norma Betts, and his brothers, Wallace and Harold Betts, preceded him in death.

Eston graduated from Buies Creek High School in 1951 and studied business at Campbell College. He spent his career as Senior Administrative Assistant in the Department of Chemistry at Duke University until his retirement in 1994. He was an active member of Bethany United Methodist Church and was past Exalted Ruler of the Durham Elks Lodge #568. Eston loved traveling, fishing, and gardening. He valued family, honesty, faith, hard work, and humor, and he took a humble pride in the life that he and Jane built together. He was a devoted and loving husband, an attentive and caring father, and a kind and generous grandfather and great grandfather.

A service celebrating his life will be held at Bethany United Methodist Church at 2809 Guess Rd, Durham, NC 27705 on July 21 at 3:30pm. Service will be followed by visitation and reception. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the “Bethany UMC Building Fund” 2903 Guess Rd. Durham NC 27705.

Eston’s family would like to thank their devoted and supportive friends and family members, and the Duke Hospital Cardiology Service for their exceptional care during Eston’s final days.