BRENHAM ATTORNEY, COMMUNITY LEADER WILLIAM ‘BILL’ BETTS JR. PASSES AWAY
(courtesy Brenham Parks and
Recreation)
Well-known Brenham attorney and community supporter William H. “Bill” Betts Jr. has passed away.
Betts was president and shareholder of Betts, Walters and Mutscher, P.C. He was the recipient of numerous business and professional awards and honors, among those being the highest peer review rating by Martindale-Hubbell Legal Directory, multiple Brenham Banner-Press Reader’s Choice Awards for “Favorite Attorney”, and induction into Brenham ISD’s Distinguished Alumni in 2014.
Betts graduated from Brenham High School in 1974 and went on to receive his Bachelor of Science degree from Texas A&M University in 1977 and his Doctorate from Southern Methodist University in 1980. He served from 1984-85 as president of the Washington County Bar Association and was also on the State Bar Law Office Management Committee, as well as a Sustaining Life Fellow of the Texas Bar Association.
Betts was heavily involved in the Brenham community, including as former president of the Brenham Maifest and as a founding board member and organizing director for the Brenham ISD Education Foundation, Boys and Girls Club of Washington County and Blinn College Foundation Board. He was a two-term director of the Washington County Chamber of Commerce, served as a board member and chair for the Brenham Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and coached several Washington County Little League baseball and softball teams.
Funeral arrangements are pending at Memorial Oaks Chapel in Brenham.
Bill was a wonderful man of integrity and such a gift to our community. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers for Paula and their family.
Bill was a good friend of my family he helped us when my mom passed I’m glad I had the opportunity to know him
A kind and gentle soul. Proud to call him friend and co-grandparent
So sad to hear this news.
Bill was a great friend and attorney who served this community well. I had the privilege to serve along side him on the Parks and Recreation Board. He loved Brenham Parks and had a passion of keeping them active and beautiful. He definitely left a mark on Brenham, Texas and will be missed by many. God Bless the family as we mourn with you.
Bill was a genuinely good man. I am glad to have known him. Prayers for the family.
You will be missed, and remembered!
Prayers for the family.
Brenham has lost a great asset!
Bill Betts was also a current board member of Hospice Brazos Valley. He has served on the Hospice Brazos Valley Board since May 2021.
Albert Wright
Bill was a great friend, gentlemen and attorney. He helped so many people in a variety ways. He will certainly be missed but never forgotten. Prayers are extended to the family.