Douglas Andrew Britt

Douglas Andrew Britt

Douglas Britt Obituary

Published by Vincent Funeral Home - Providence Forge on Jun. 4, 2010.
BRITT, Douglas Andrew "Andy," 56, of Toano, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 3, 2010. Andy was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved tending his garden and watching racing. He owned Jamestown Grocery and later went to work and retired as a fire inspector from Camp Peary. He also volunteered with the Providence Forge Fire and Rescue Squad. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard L. and Jo Breeding Britt; and his sister, Linda L. Britt. Andy is survived by his wife, Susan Britt; his son, Gregory L. Britt and his wife, Jennifer, of Mathews; two grandchildren, Todd and Kelly Britt; one brother, Wayne J. Britt of Lanexa; two sisters, Helen Petty of Manteo, N.C. and Lori Kilroy of Lexington, Va.; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail, Providence Forge, Va. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Burial will be private. Memorial donations can be made to the James City-Bruton Volunteer Rescue Squad, 3135 Forge Rd., Toano, Va., 23168. Condolences can be registered at www.vincentfh.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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June 16, 2010

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June 4, 2010

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June 4, 2010

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Cheryl Gramig

June 16, 2010

Sue, Everyone loved Andy. Please know we think of you often. We share many fond memories of cookouts in your backyard and boating during the Summer. Please keep in touch with us. Love your friends, The Gramig Family

Freeman Monk

June 4, 2010

May each of you be blessed during this very difficult time. Our family is totally shocked by the loss of Andy. What a great guy!! We always enjoyed Andy so much when he came to the country in Lebanon. We will truly miss Andy. Love to you all.

Tom & Peggy Mylum

June 4, 2010

Those we love don't go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, Still loved, still missed, and very dear. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Brian,Renee,Hailey and Eric Diggs

June 4, 2010

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Renee and I were just reflecting the other day of over night trips on the James after the shrimp fest,Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.

June 4, 2010

Sue I am so sorry to hear of Andys passing. And to Wayne sorry of your loss of a brother. Jerry Branscome Little River, SC

Brenda and Jimmy Stout

June 4, 2010

Sue,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
We had a lot of fun on the water.
(Andy was a good softball coach, even when Jimmy put me on the bench)

June 4, 2010

Sue,
We are so sad to hear of the loss of Andy. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. We have great memories of you and Andy . . . remember the boat trip to Manteo. We love you . . . .

Renee, Ronnie and Jessica Powell

June 4, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this terrible time. i know Andy will be missed by all who knew him. I am so sorry we are so far away that we cannot be with you and give support. Remember we have a merciful God who loves us all. Even though we are away from you, let us know if we can do anything for you.
Jerrry and Margie Branscome
4294 Rivergate Lane
Little River SC 29566

June 4, 2010

Sue & family,
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of Andy. We still remember the fun times we all had at the river house and the times we shared building the houses. He will be missed. May God comfort you and your family.
God Bless,
Leslie & Angie Martin

Faye Jenkins Keenan

June 4, 2010

May the good Lord strengthen the Britt family as they mourn the passing of their beloved Andy. God bless each of you. I send my sincere condolences with love and respect.

I was a member of Walnut Hills Baptist Church in the years that Jo & Howard were bringing up their children & love you all.

Peace to you. Love,

Rosemary& Billy Hite

June 4, 2010

our thoughts and prayers go out to the family in this time of need.may god bless and keep you all.

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