Bettis Grigsby Herlong III Obituary
We bid farewell to Bettis Grigsby Herlong III of Saluda, South Carolina, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on September 7, 2025 at the age of 77. Bettis touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Bettis Grigsby Herlong III to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Bettis Grigsby Herlong, Jr. and Ruby Corley Herlong; and his son David Perry Herlong. He is survived by: his wife Alice Dawn Perry Herlong; his children, Bettis J. Herlong, Sr. (Anna) of Ridge Spring, Jennifer H. Wertz (Lee) of Saluda and Alicea H. Warren (Brandon) of Saluda; his siblings, Rodney C. Herlong, Sr. (Charlene) of Saluda, Rev. Benjamin W. Herlong, Sr. (Barbara), Columbia and Lora H. Atwood (Cal); and his grandchildren, Miranda Wertz, Michelle Vereen, Mandy Drafts (Austin), Meredith Wertz, McKenzie Wertz of Haleigh Herlong, B. J, Hunter Herlong (Stephanie), Kaylyn Herlong, Bethany Herlong, David Warren and Caroline Warren.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial Processing, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or to Shiloh Methodist Church, c/o Kent or Glenda Rushton, 4036 John J. Rushton Rd., Saluda, SC 29138.
