Michael Stephen Bettes

Mike Bettes currently residing in Maryville, TN, passed away on Friday, July 6, 2018. Mike was born in Pasadena, CA on October 30, 1961 to Ron and Jeanette Bettes. Mike and his wife, Teresa, met in high school and went on their first date at their senior prom. They were married on July 1, 1980 and have been ONE ever since. Mike and his family moved to Maryville, TN in November 1994 and fell in love with the area. Mike is survived by his wife Teresa, son Timothy Bettes (and wife Robin), daughter Natasha Bettes Collins (and husband Russell), father Ronald Bettes, four siblings, Mark Bettes, Melvin Bettes, Melissa Bettes, and Michelle Scott (and husband Anthony), three wonderful grandchildren, Makayla Bettes, Christian Collins, and Jaxon Collins, many nieces and nephews, and a great family of friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Jeanette Bettes, and by his grandparents. Visitation will be held on Sunday, July 15th from 3:00p.m. – 5:00p.m. A Memorial Service will follow visitation at 5:00p.m. at the Smith Trinity Chapel. There will be a meal served following the services at the Smith Life Event Center, and all are invited. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 865-983-1000, www.SmithFuneralandCremation.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Michael Stephen Bettes please visit our Sympathy Store.