Robert Lee Britton Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Robert Lee Britton was born on March 3, 1943, in Sullivan, Missouri to Raymond Wilsey and Gladys Victoria (Spain) Britton and passed away on August 21, 2020, in the Harry S Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri at the age of seventy-seven years. Robert grew up and attended school at Mulberry Grove Senior High in Illinois, but he considered Salem and North Carolina his home. He entered the United States Army at the age of sixteen and served his country faithfully during the Korea and Vietnam War. For his faithful and honorable service, Robert earned many decorations, medals, ribbons, and awards. Robert was blessed to be the father of four children: Brian, Jamey, Tracey, and Terri. He took great pride in caring for his family and was proud of their accomplishments. During his working years, he was employed with Duke Energy. Robert received a Bachelor of Electrical Energization and Certification of Appreciation for his faithful service to the company after twenty years of service. Robert enjoyed working with his hands, in his spare time he was a wood worker and made several walking canes. In his early years, Robert enjoyed fishing and later, hill hiking and walking. Robert was a man of faith and attended church when he was able. Most important to him was his family, Robert loved the time spent with his children and deeply cherished the time with his grandchildren. Robert is survived by his loving children: Brian Britton and wife Carolyn, Jamey Britton and wife Jennifer, and Tracey Britton all of North Carolina; brother: Richard Britton and wife Debbie of Salem, MO; sisters: Wilma Jean Lewis, Janet Sue Stacy and husband Archie, Judy Mae Boxx and husband Danny, and Mary Ann Boxx and husband Tommy all of Salem, MO; aunts: Alma McWhorter and husband Virgil of Salem, MO and Zelma Jacobs of Farmington, MO; as well as many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Preceding him in death, his parents: Raymond and Gladys (Spain) Britton; daughter: Terri Templeton; brothers: Raymond Britton Jr. and Leroy Britton; sister-in-law: Constance Britton; and brother-in-law: Shockley Lewis. Robert will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew and loved him. Funeral Services for Robert Lee Britton were held Monday, August 24, 2020 in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel with Pastor Bill Mathes officiating. Patty and Steve Connors provided special music singing “What A Day That Will Be” and “Go Rest High On That Mountain”. Serving as Pallbearers were Nathan Boxx, Brandon Murr, Nick Green, Hayden LaJoie, Zach Schafer, Jonathan Murr, and Ethan Newman. Burial with Full Military Honors was in the Boss Cemetery. Arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Missouri. Memorial Contributions may be made in memory of Robert Lee Britton and may be left at Wilson Mortuary Online condolences maybe made at www.wilsonmortuary.com

Robert Lee Britton

March 3, 1943 - August 21, 2020