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AHOSKIE, NC – Michael Bettany, age 79, of Ahoskie, NC, known for his witty humor, passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at his daughter’s home in Faison.

He was born in Stafford County, England on October 23, 1943 to the late Gordon Bettany and Margery Bailey Bettany. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carol Ann Bettany, and son, Geoffrey Stanton Bettany.

Michael was an accomplished tool & die maker who once owned his own tool & die business, Betta Mold & Tool in Sanford, NC.

Michael is survived by his daughters, Paula Annette Bettany-Patterson and husband Jason of Faison, NC, and Andrea Bettany of Alamance County, NC; son, Michael Stanton Bettany and wife Dawn of Broadway, NC; brothers, Peter Bettany and wife Carolyn of Ashbourne, England, and David Bettany and wife Ann of Rocester, England; 19 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements by Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Inc.

Condolences may be made at www.bridgescameronfuneralhome.com