J.-Britton-Obituary

J. Rex Britton

Richmond, Virginia

1940 - 2024

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J Rex BrittonSeptember 4, 1940 - August 26, 2024J Rex Britton, 83, of Richmond, VA passed away peacefully on August 26, 2024.Rex was born September 4, 1940 in Parkersburg, WV. From humble beginnings, he loved music at an early age and began playing violin in the 3rd grade.He graduated from...

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Rex was a beautiful person. He used our small orchestra at Chandler to set, for me, a personal, life-long example that the Trumpeter's Creed was not limited to Higher/Faster/Louder. It is of course a cherished memory to've been able to play with Rex on a few occasions.

Sorry for loss. Praying for your family Ann Coffey and Family

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Rex was always the optimist, finding the good in everything, always interested in helping others. By requesting that a tree be planted in his memory, he continues to show his concern for others. Talking with him was always a 'breath of fresh air'. He is missed.

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Many thanks for your inspiration, leadership, and support.

Mr. Britton was my band teacher at Chandler Jr. High School. He encouraged me to audition for All City Band which I made. I have thought of Mr. Britton often. May God comfort his family, friends and students.

Dear Judy, Richard and I send our love and sympathy to you and your family. Rex offered his fine talent and expertise in my Senior Recital at Monumental Church in 1968! He, Virginia Rouse and Jackie Booth graciously joined me in the Mozart Quartet for Oboe and Strings. It was an evening of great fun and success! The music world has lost a fine musician! Another wonderful memory of mine -- Richard's dad and your mother were in the same nursing home, and I had the joy of helping Lorraine...

I was saddened to learn of Mr. Britton's passing. He was my middle school music teacher. Several times I was able to attend a performance by the symphony and he was playing. May God Comfort and Keep You Now And Always! Shirley Green