Rick Thomas

Betz

Rick Thomas Betz, 70, of Thomasville, passed away at his residence on Tuesday, June 16, 2020. The family will have a private Celebration of Life at a later date. Mr. Betz was born in Bloomsburg, PA on May 27, 1950 to the late Glenn Warren Betz & Kathleen Hinds Betz. He was a graduate of Sydney Lanier High School in Montgomery, AL. He had a double Master's degree with one being in Religion from Samford University in Birmingham, AL and a Master's of Divinity at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY.  He worked as a Director & Counselor at Lighthouse Counseling Center in Montgomery, AL and was also a Chaplin at Southwestern State Hospital in Thomasville as well as Mental Health Centers throughout the southeast. Rick was known to be a great listener and was very wise and loving. He was able to help countless souls learn to live life on life's terms. He will be truly missed. Survivors include, his children, Scott Thomas Betz of Thomasville, GA, Laura Ashley Betz Emmett (Jeremy) of Thomasville, GA, grandchildren, Brice Betz, Travis Betz, Alex Betz, Mallory Betz, Jack Emmett, Charlie Emmett, and Molly Emmett, brothers, Glenn Warren Betz, Jr. (Ellen) of Montgomery, AL, and Steven Terry Betz (Vickie Whatley) of Thomasville, GA, the mother of his children, Greta Willis, and several nieces & nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth George Betz.

"When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight." - Kahlil Gibran