Charlie Bettis
Of Bloomingdale

Charlie Bettis was born on November 13, 1950 in Leesburg, VA. He died June 22, 2013 in Bloomingdale.

Charlie worked as a horse trainer for C/B Racing Stable of Illinois. He groomed "Spectacular Bid" for the Kentucky Derby and was an assistant trainer for "Black Tie Affair". For over 40 years, Charlie worked with a passion in thoroughbred racing to provide excellence to the sport. Charlie had a great love for animals especially horses and cats.

Charles is survived by his daughters, Renee Strong and Ericka Tesfa; grandchildren Alexis Sherrod, Andre Sherrod II, Ryan Strong and Yordanos Tesfa; mother, Helen Reed; siblings, Joan Reed, Evelyn Reed, Diane Reed,Robert Reed, James Reed, John Reed Jr.; 6 nephews and 5 nieces.

He was preceded in death by his wife Janell; and brother, Stanley Reed.

Memorial Visitation to be held Friday June 28, 2013 from 12:00 noon until 2:00 pm, with a 1:00 pm Memorial Service, at Arlington Park Racecourse, International Room, 2200 West Euclid Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL 60004. His final resting place will be in Leesburg, VA.

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Glueckert Funeral Home