Charles W. Betts, Jr., 89, of Delmar, passed Wednesday, February 14, 2008 at Atlantic General Hospital in Berlin. He was born August 27, 1918 in Millsboro, a son of the late Charles W. Betts, Sr. and Sarah Catherine (Shockley) Betts. After high school, Charles graduated from Beacom Business School with a degree in Business. His career spanned over 32 years as a Business Manager at the former Salisbury State Teachers College, where he made many wonderful, long lasting friendships. Mr. Betts attended Immanuel Baptist Church in Salisbury and also the Primitive Baptist Church. He was a member of the Delmar Masonic Lodge #201 and Order of Eastern Star, Adah Chapter 5. He was an avid gardener and a Master Gardener in Delaware through the Sussex County Extension Service. He got much pleasure from collecting and finishing antiques. Spending time with his wife, children and grandchildren was what he cherished most. He is survived by a son, William D. Betts and his wife, Simmie of Salisbury; 2 daughters, Doris M. Fields of Cheverly, MD and Carolyn Mai Massey and her husband, Michael of Bishopville, MD; and 3 grandchildren, William D. Betts, Jr of Salisbury, Matthew Massey and his wife, Jill of Chevy Chase, MD and Sarah McCabe and her husband, Draper of Millsboro. Several nieces and nephews also survive him. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie Mai Betts, who passed April 21, 2004, and a granddaughter, Shannon Betts. A funeral service will be held on Monday, February 18, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, where family and friends may call from 1:00 to 2:00. The Reverends Walter Agnor and Bruce Glisson will officiate. Interment will follow at St. Stephen's Cemetery in Delmar. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803, or Immanuel Baptist Church, 1514 Old Ocean City Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.