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Garry Betty Obituary
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Garry Betty, president and CEO of EarthLink, passed away on January 2, 2007 at the age of 49. He is survived by his wife Kathy, sister Rena Lane, niece Amber Lane Wilhite, nephew Cameron Lane and nephew Wesley Morris. The beloved son of Bobbie Roulaine Betty and Charles J. Betty, Mr. Betty was raised in Columbus, GA and a member of the Northside Baptist Church also in Columbus. A leader in the Internet, financial and business worlds, Mr. Betty had headed Atlanta-based EarthLink since 1996. Before joining EarthLink, Garry served as CEO of Digital Communications Associates, Inc. (DCA) - the youngest CEO of a New York Stock Exchange listed company. Mr. Betty was an active and dedicated member of the Atlanta community. He graduated in 1979 from the Georgia Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering. In 1993, he was named the institute's Young Alumnus of the Year, was included on the "Top 40 Under 40" list in Atlanta's business community. In 1999 he was listed as one of Upside Magazine's "Elite 100." In 2001, Mr. Betty was awarded the annual Technology Leadership Award given by the Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce. In 2004, he was named one of the Most Influential Atlantans by the Atlanta Business Chronicle. He was inducted into the Georgia Technology Hall of Fame in 2005. He also was a member of the Boards of Directors of Equifax, Global Payments, Inc., Georgia Tech Board of Trustees Foundation and the Carter Center Board of Councilors. The family announced that the visitation will be Friday, January 5, 2007 from 6-8 pm at H.M. Patterson & Son, Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 4550 Peachtree Rd, NE, Atlanta, GA 30319. 404 261-3510. The funeral will be held at the same location at 10:00 AM, Saturday, January 6, 2007. The entombment service will be at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 6, 2007 at Parkhill Cemetery, Chapel of the Pines Mausoleum, 4161 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31907. The phone number is 706-561-6360. An information site and tribute to Mr. Betty with an open forum for his many friends and acquaintances has been set up at http://gbetty.earthlink.net. Mr. Betty's family requests that those wishing to pay their respects can send donations in lieu of flowers to The Garry Betty Foundation established to further cancer research at the following address: The Garry Betty Foundation, c/o EarthLink, Inc. Level A, 1375 Peachtree Street Atlanta, GA 30309. The public can also visit http://gbetty.earthlink.net or call 1-800-EARTHLINK. H.M. Patterson & Son Oglethorpe Hill Chapel, 404-261-3510
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Memories and Condolences
for Garry Betty
A. E. Landers
January 9, 2007
Kathy,
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your parents.
Buck and Betty
Cindy Tapscott
January 7, 2007
Kathy, Johnny & I were so sad to hear of Garry's passing. We're friends of your Mom & Dad, and felt like we knew Garry. I know he was such a wonderful person. You and the rest of the family are in our prayers. Love, Cindy & Johnny Tapscott
Betty and Clarence Cruse
January 6, 2007
Kathy:
We are so sorry for the loss of your husband. Our prayers are with you. We think of you often.
Melanie Watterson
January 6, 2007
Kathy, Butchand I have been hurting for you ever since we heard the news. Our prayers are with you. What a tremendous man and partner Garry must have been. It has touched my heart to read all of the tributes to him on the Earthlink website. May God fill you with strength and peace at this time. With much love,
Stewart Roby
January 5, 2007
Kathy:
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers and thoughts are with you. If you ever need anything, PLEASE give me a call and I will do what I can to help you.
Cindy Hutto
January 5, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with each of you. God Bless you.
Cindy (Fountain) Hutto
Wayne & Fay Morris
January 5, 2007
We are sorry for your loss of Garry. Our prayers and thoughts are with you in this time of sorrow.
Kathleen & John Roby
January 5, 2007
Kathy,
You are in our prayers. Now more than ever, God will give you strength.
Jerry Priestley
January 5, 2007
Kathy and family,
I was deeply saddend to hear of Garry's passing.Garry always reminded me of a rainbow--always glad to see(him),beautiful(person),and you never forget(him).
I tresured his frienship and I will truly miss him.
Brenda Watterson Eden
January 5, 2007
Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. God bless you.
MITCH WILLIAMS
January 5, 2007
TO THE FAMILY OF GARY I WOULD LIKE TO EXTEND MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. I HAVEN'T KEPT UP WITH HIM LIKE I SHOULD HAVE AND NOW I DON'T HAVE THE CHANCE. HE WAS ALWAYS SOMEONE WHO ENJOYED LIFE AND LOVED TO HAVE A GOOD TIME. I WILL TRULY MISS MY LONG DISTANCE FRIEND.
Paul Lee
January 5, 2007
God Bless Garry and his family.I am saddened by your loss,and pray that God will comfort you.I remember Garry from CHS,and always seeing him at Georgia Tech.He is a fine man,and will be missed.Paul Lee
Carol Wood
January 5, 2007
To Garry's parents,
I have never met you all but Garry was a friend of mine at Georgia Tech. You both did a wonderful job at parenting because your son was a warm, caring, humble, disciplined, focused, positive and hard working person. He obviously never changed from our days in college as he continued those same characteristics in his adult years as can be evidenced from the nice comments on the Earthlink site. My deepest sympathy is with you both and with his wife Kathy.
Carol Chandler-Wood BS IMGT 1979
Kenny Comeaux
January 5, 2007
Gary's life is to be celebrated. Although it's been many years since we were in high school together at Columbus High, I will always remember Gary's smile. He's a guy that was fun to be around and used all of his talents to improve his mind and the world around him. God will be able to use someone like him in heaven.
I extend my sincere wishes for your comfort and peace during this time.
May God bless and protect your family.
Wilma Rushing
January 5, 2007
Beautiful Memories at Northside Baptist and as A neighbor.
Blessings to each of you,
Wilma Rushing
Jed Harris
January 4, 2007
My condolences to the family and many friends of Garry Betty. Garry was a very talented and generous person. Our world is made better by people like him.
Sincerely,
Bob & Priscilla Boren
January 4, 2007
Kathy,
We will never forget,the impact that Garry had on Rackley's life at the Georgia Tech football games.
Rackley is a freshman at Ga. Tech and has made the Deans list and we
contriblute that to Tom and Garry's
enthusiasm over the last 10 years,
in that they brain washed him as a young child with the love of the Ga.Tech Yellow Jackets and thank God they did. You and your family are in our thoughts and
prayers. We will miss Garry and his great personality, he alway made the Georgia Tech Game Fun with
him chanting (I love the yellow Jacket how about you).
jim Taylor
January 4, 2007
To Garry's family - I send my deepest sympathy and my prayers. He was always a great friend during our time together at Columbus High. Even though I saw him infrequently over the years, I will always have the memory of his brilliance and leadership that was always so evident during high school.
Leah (Corley) and Jim Williamson
January 4, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with the many friends and loved ones of the Betty family at this most difficult of times. May special memories be a source of lasting joy always.
R. G. ROULAINE
January 4, 2007
KNEW HE WAS SPECIAL AT A VERY EARLY AGE. RG ROULAINE
Margaret & Warren may
January 4, 2007
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Brenda Silcox Daniel
January 4, 2007
Kathy and family
I am so saddened to hear of Garry's passing. He was truly a wonderful man and friend. He made an impact on everyone's life he touched. May the Lord comfort you and surround you with his strength at this time.
Dave Baker
January 4, 2007
Garry was a good man. It was a pleasure to work with him and an honor to know him. We will miss him very much.
Dave and Laurie Baker
Atlanta, GA
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