GEORGE BRITTON
Brother George Britton was born on March 22, 1934, in Sumter, to the late Sister Katie Lee Brown and Brother Toby Temoney. He was reared by his adoptive parents, the late Henry Britton and Louella "Gurdie" Britton. He transitioned peacefully from this earthly life to his eternal rest on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018, at McCoy Memorial Nursing Center in Bishopville.
He was united in holy matrimony for 21 years to Fannie Richardson. He attended the public schools in Sumter County. He grew up in a loving home, knowing the value and importance of family and hard work. He worked on the family farm and his family business "The Britton Lawn and Landscaping Company." Growing up learning how to drive trucks and machinery on the family farm led him to his passion that became his livelihood. For more than 60 years, he was an avid truck driver. He worked as a driver at B.L. Montague, McCants Trucking and Glasscock Trucking of Sumter, Infinger Furniture Co. of Charleston and J & M Tank Line of Americus, Georgia.
Brother George was a lifelong and dedicated member of Beulah AME Church. While at Beulah, he was a member of the lay organization, the church school department, the Sons of Allen and the male chorus. He especially enjoyed being a member of the senior trustee board.
He leaves to mourn his death and rejoice in his life: a devoted wife, Fannie of the home; his children, Juanita (Vernon) Nelson, Sandra Hunter, Sharon Denise Britton and George Kevin (Arna) Britton, all of Sumter, Robin Washington, Valarie Dickerson, the Rev. Mendel (Mary) Rivers and Donovan (Vivian) Rivers, all of Columbia, and Lemar (Mary) Rivers of Norfolk, Virginia; one brother, Harold (Mary Ellen) Britton of Sumter; two sisters, Catherine (George) Wheeler of Baltimore and Victoria (Elias "Pete") Prioleau of Fredericksburg, Virginia; 15 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; eight brothers-in-law; 10 sisters-in-law; and a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
George was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Henry Lee Britton; and four sisters, Blanche Williams, Carolyn and Annie Brown, and Virginia Britton.
Public viewing will be held from 2 to 6 p.m. today at Job's Mortuary.
Mr. Britton will be placed in the church at 10 a.m. on Saturday for viewing until the hour of service.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Beulah AME Church, 3175 Florence Highway, Sumter, with the Rev. Dr. Dwayne Bruce, pastor, officiating. Interment will follow at Beulah Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 3 to 7 p.m. at the home, 1311 Manning Road, Sumter.
Job's Mortuary Inc., 312 S. Main St., Sumter, is in charge of arrangements.
Online memorials may be sent to the family at jobsmortuary@sc.rr.com or visit us on the web at www.jobsmortuary.net.