1930
James
2012
James Dwight Britt
March 8, 1930 — March 8, 2012
James "Jim" Dwight Britt,
82 of Lima, Ohio died on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 9:58 P.M. at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
Born Sunday, October 20, 1929 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Walter Britt and the late Martha Ault
On September 9, 1949 he married Jane Shaw, who preceded him in death on November 22, 1996. Jim graduated from Lima Central High School in 1948. He joined the U. S. Naval Reserve in 1947 and retired from the Navy in 1977 after 30 years. He was an employee of Lima Register Co. for 20 years. Jim was an Allen County Deputy Sheriff and was the first director of Allen County Bureau of Child Support. He was the first director of the Lima Area Food Bank. He was a member of the Lima Exchange Club, the VFW Post #1275 in Lima, and the American Legion Post 133 in Cairo, Ohio. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #370-Lima, BPOE, Member Past Master & secretary for over 30 years Lima Lodge No. 205, Lima Chapter #49, R.A.M. & Past High Priest, Lima Council #20 R.& S.M. and Past Illustrious Master and Shawnee Commandry #14, K.T. and Past Commander, KYCH Ohio Priory #18. Antioch Shrine Club, Lima Shrine Club, Scottish Rite-Valley of Dayton, and Elida Immanuel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are: son, Terry A. (Marsha) Britt of Island Lake, IL; three daughters, Diana E. (Raymond) Woods of Lima, OH, Cindy S. (Donald) Farrar of Lima, OH and Carol F. (Tim) Andrews of Delphos, OH; Son-in-law Nelson White of Rocky Mount, NC; two brothers, Robert (Patricia) Britt of Akron, OH and David (Marina) Britt; two sisters, Meredith (John) Bradshaw of Lima, OH and Barbara (Theodore "Ted") Briedenbach of Kenton, OH; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by: A daughter Cheryl White, two grandchildren, Julie Britt and Melissa Farrar, and a brother, Walter Arthur "Art" Britt.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, followed with a Masonic Service and Scottish Rite Ring Service at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Service will be Monday, March 12, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Elida Immanuel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Kimberly Pope-Seiberling officiating. Graveside Military service conducted by VFW Post 1275
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, OH.
Memorial Contributions to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502 or American Diabetes Association , 471 E. Broad St. # 1630, Columbus, OH 43215
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
82 of Lima, Ohio died on Thursday, March 8, 2012, at 9:58 P.M. at St. Rita's Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
Born Sunday, October 20, 1929 in Lima, Ohio, he was the son of the late Walter Britt and the late Martha Ault
On September 9, 1949 he married Jane Shaw, who preceded him in death on November 22, 1996. Jim graduated from Lima Central High School in 1948. He joined the U. S. Naval Reserve in 1947 and retired from the Navy in 1977 after 30 years. He was an employee of Lima Register Co. for 20 years. Jim was an Allen County Deputy Sheriff and was the first director of Allen County Bureau of Child Support. He was the first director of the Lima Area Food Bank. He was a member of the Lima Exchange Club, the VFW Post #1275 in Lima, and the American Legion Post 133 in Cairo, Ohio. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #370-Lima, BPOE, Member Past Master & secretary for over 30 years Lima Lodge No. 205, Lima Chapter #49, R.A.M. & Past High Priest, Lima Council #20 R.& S.M. and Past Illustrious Master and Shawnee Commandry #14, K.T. and Past Commander, KYCH Ohio Priory #18. Antioch Shrine Club, Lima Shrine Club, Scottish Rite-Valley of Dayton, and Elida Immanuel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are: son, Terry A. (Marsha) Britt of Island Lake, IL; three daughters, Diana E. (Raymond) Woods of Lima, OH, Cindy S. (Donald) Farrar of Lima, OH and Carol F. (Tim) Andrews of Delphos, OH; Son-in-law Nelson White of Rocky Mount, NC; two brothers, Robert (Patricia) Britt of Akron, OH and David (Marina) Britt; two sisters, Meredith (John) Bradshaw of Lima, OH and Barbara (Theodore "Ted") Briedenbach of Kenton, OH; 10 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren.
He was predeceased by: A daughter Cheryl White, two grandchildren, Julie Britt and Melissa Farrar, and a brother, Walter Arthur "Art" Britt.
Visitation will be Sunday, March 11, 2012 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Chamberlain-Huckeriede Funeral Home, followed with a Masonic Service and Scottish Rite Ring Service at 6:00 p.m.
Funeral Service will be Monday, March 12, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at the Elida Immanuel United Methodist Church, with Pastor Kimberly Pope-Seiberling officiating. Graveside Military service conducted by VFW Post 1275
Interment will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lima, OH.
Memorial Contributions to Shriners Hospitals for Children, 1900 Richmond Road, Lexington, KY 40502 or American Diabetes Association , 471 E. Broad St. # 1630, Columbus, OH 43215
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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