William Conrad Bethea, 71, a resident of the Wilton Community passed away Monday, January 5th 2015 at Duke University Medical Center.
A native of Volusia County, Florida, the son of the late Chet and Connie Bethea. He was retired as a contract administrator for the US Government.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Elaine Stanton Bethea of the home, a son, William David Bethea(Andrea) of Durham, a sister, Kathy Bethea Moseley (Dennis)of Bartow, Fla., a sister –in-law, Elizabeth W. Bethea of Palatka, Fla., and a granddaughter, Jennifer Bethea and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Thomas Bethea.
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