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Billy O. Britt

The funeral service for Billy O. Britt will be 2 p.m., Saturday, February 17, at Victory Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Visitation is 5-8 p.m., Friday, February 16, at Riverwood and will resume from 1 p.m. until the time of service at Victory.

Mr. Britt, 78, of Brookhaven, passed from this life and into his eternal rest on February 14, 2024, at his residence, with his family by his side. He was born December 29, 1945, the only child of Oscar and Alice Smith Britt. He was raised in the Loyd Star community where he attended Mt. Zion Baptist Church. Mr. Britt was married to Fredna “Freddie” Burnaman Britt. When they were expecting their third child, he decided to return to college and finish his degree in education. He began his coaching and teaching career in Lincoln County at Enterprise Attendance Center.

He moved to north Mississippi to coach in Monroe County and then at Duck Hill in Montgomery County, where he coached a special group of young men whom he loved and has cherished their relationship for life.

He later returned to south Mississippi where he served as principal and superintendent in the Lincoln County School District. He retired from public education as principal at Wesson Attendance Center in 2007.

Mr. Britt was a founding member of Victory Baptist Church where he served as deacon and taught Sunday School.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his son-in-law, Kirk Allen; brothers-in-law, Charles Burnaman and Phillip David Burnaman; and sister-in-law, Donis Thompson.

He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Fredna “Freddie ”Britt; three children, Robby Britt and wife, Tammy of Wesson, Stephanie Britt Allen of Bogue Chitto, and Landon Britt and wife, Teresa of Brookhaven; grandchildren, Taylor Allen of Oxford, MS, Tate Allen of Starkville, MS, Joshua Britt of New Orleans, LA, Tanner Allen of Bogue Chitto, MS, Kayla Britt Alderman and husband, Cory of Brookhaven, MS, Mary Elizabeth Allen Fischer and husband, Erich of Bogue Chitto, MS, Mackenzie Britt Sizemore and husband, David of Bay St. Louis, MS, Collin Britt and wife, Breanna of Brookhaven, MS; great grandchildren, Lila Alderman, Bo Sizemore, Kipp Fischer, and Lottie Alderman; and sister-in-law, Stella Petty.

In lieu of flowers a Scholarship fund has been set up at Trustmark Bank to create a scholarship to honor Mr. Britt’s legacy and contributions to education.

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  • Comment Link Pat McCreary Sunday, 18 February 2024 13:09 posted by Pat McCreary

    Am so sorry to hear of Mr. Britt’s passing. I have never worked for a more respected and po lite . Enjoyed so much the time we worked at Wesson and the traveling every day to different places after we retired. He was always willing to listen and defend his staff. He will surely be missed.

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  • Comment Link Dianne Spencer Sunday, 18 February 2024 00:39 posted by Dianne Spencer

    My sincere condolences to the Britt family. Mr. Britt hired me to teach the GED Program for Lincoln County back in 1998. I will be forever grateful for his trust in me to lead this program. I am praying for peace and comfort for all of you.

    Sincerely,
    Dianne Spencer

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  • Comment Link Danny Avants Saturday, 17 February 2024 12:37 posted by Danny Avants

    I loved Billy like an older brother, always there with a smile and a firm handshake and good advice too when needed... (Mr. Britt, as we called him in school)... He was one of my best role models coming up, and he turned into a great friend too along the way... My greatest and most heartfelt prayers and condolences go out to Billy's family and many many friends... May God rest and bless your precious soul, Mr. Billy Britt, my precious friend... Rest easy, until we meet again come One Fine Day on Heaven's bright shore...

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  • Comment Link Stacey Rhodus (Cathy Tisdales Daughter) Saturday, 17 February 2024 12:20 posted by Stacey Rhodus (Cathy Tisdales Daughter)

    Ms. Freddie and family,

    Mr. Britt was a special person. I loved, respected, and admired him. He was a great leader, principal, and superintendent.

    My heart is broken for you all. Please accept my most sincere and heartfelt sympathies in this time of great sorrow. I am praying for comfort, strength, and peace for all of you. Love y'all!

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  • Comment Link Leslie Smith Saturday, 17 February 2024 07:36 posted by Leslie Smith

    So very sorry. Mr. Britt was a kind man and supportive of his family and school communities he served with. Love and prayers to all as you celebrate him today.

    Love to all.

    Leslie Smith

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  • Comment Link sandra cliburn Friday, 16 February 2024 11:17 posted by sandra cliburn

    My prayers are with ya'll..John 14

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  • Comment Link Barry Newell Friday, 16 February 2024 10:58 posted by Barry Newell

    Freddie, Stephanie, Robby ,
    Landon & Family:
    I extend to you my condolences
    at Billy’s passing. May God’s peace and comfort be with you at this time and in the days to come.
    Barry

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