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Benjamin Britt Obituary
Houston, TX
Benjamin C. Britt, Jr. of Houston, Texas, formerly of Jackson, died in Madison surrounded by his family on Friday, May 26, 2017, following a brief illness.
The son of the late Chester and Mattie Britt, Ben was born in Greenville on September 26, 1949. He graduated from French Camp Academy in 1968, where he played football and basketball and was recognized as Mr. French Camp.
Ben attended Millsaps College in Jackson, and he married Ellen Turner in 1972. While at Millsaps, he joined the Mississippi Army National Guard and served in the 102nd Public Affairs Detachment as a second lieutenant. He graduated from Millsaps in 1973.
Ben also attended the University of Mississippi Law School, earning his law degree in 1977. He worked in the oil and gas industry as a Landman, first in Tuscaloosa and later in Houston.
Ben enjoyed spending time with this daughters and grandchildren, traveling, and reading. He was also a fan of Houston's professional sports teams as well as Ole Miss and Alabama.
He is survived by his daughters, Jane Britt Warren (Steven) of Nashville, Anne McBride Britt of Madison, and Molly Britt Meredith of Atlanta; his sister, Dorothy Britt Wright of Houston; his grandchildren Olivia Meredith, Lucy Stevens, Crawford Warren, and Willa Warren; his former wife and friend Ellen Walker of Madison; and sixteen nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to French Camp Academy.
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Leasa Lafeuillee
November 17, 2020
I met Ben when he came for vacation in Saint Lucia back in 2012 whiles he snapped his photos walking alongside the beach. very pleasant man. We stayed friends for many years and spoke over the phone and via email. he spoke fondly of his children and his grand daughter who was then a baby. My last response of email from him was on 24th January 2017. Since then i have been writing emails and trying to call his phone and no response. Only to find that he passed after 3 years. Ben was a wonderful soul. very kind hearted and funny. he will be dearly missed. May he continue to sleep in peace. He is an angel and will continue to look over his family and friends... Leasa Lafeuillee...his nurse friend from Saint Lucia.
Diane Bruser
May 14, 2019
I did not here of his passing. He was such a great friend at Milsaps and after. I wish i had known. My condolences to all the family. He was one of my fondest memories during school; so full of love and laughter. RIP
Claire Kilgore
July 11, 2017
I am so sorry to hear about Ben's death. His name kept popping up in my mind and I could not get a hold of him at his old phone#. I did a search in Google and found this. I worked with Ben for years at Burlington Resources in the land department. I am so very sorry about his death. He was such a good man & took such good care of his mamma & always talked about "his girls". He loved you all so much.
Michael Allen
June 19, 2017
To the family of Benjie Britt. I went to school with Benjie at French Camp Academy, My parents were teachers there and he was 2 years ahead of me. I believe he was in the dormitory that my Dad was houseparent of....?.....He was a great friend and well liked at FC. He play some really great football as our quarterback and on the basketball court he played some mean ball there too. May God bless you all with the abundant strength and peace you need for this difficult part of life's journey. He will be missed.
Mike Parnell
June 18, 2017
RIP Brother Britt.
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