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David Brittain Obituary
Little River
David Lamar Brittain, 74, of Little River, SC and formerly of Roanoke, VA went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 4, 2014 following a nearly three-year battle with melanoma.
Dave was born on June 7, 1939 in Roanoke, Virginia and he was the son of the late Jesse G. and Esther Skeen Brittain. He was a 1957 graduate of Jefferson High School in Roanoke, Virginia and graduated from The College of William and Mary in 1961. He spent the majority of his career working for Travelers Insurance Company.
He was very active in his church, Trinity United Methodist Church of N. Myrtle Beach, SC where he sang in the choir. He was a former member of First Baptist Church, Roanoke, VA where he served faithfully.
But Dave's passion was his family who he loved very deeply. He was the devoted, loving husband to Carolyn Whitworth Brittain for 50 years. He was the most caring father his children could have ever asked for. Laura Savinda (George), Andy Brittain, Becky Rieksts (Brian), and Katherine Sandvos (Mark) were blessed and thankful to call him Dad. And he was the best "PawPaw" or "Pawdaddy" to Chandler and Nicholas Brittain, Cayton and Raygan Savinda, and Nolan and Grady Sandvos. He also leaves behind Chip, Diane, and Grace Casola, who have become like family over the years. Also surviving are his sister, Jeannette Simmons, and cousins, other family members, and numerous friends.
The family would like to thank the doctors and nurses at MUSC and Hollings Cancer Center in Charleston, SC for their excellent care, especially Dr. Keisuke Shirai.
A memorial service officiated by Rev. Michael Ritter and Rev. Ed Daniel will be held at 11 am on Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach, SC. Burial will be held in Roanoke, Virginia at a later date. The family will receive friends at Lee Funeral Home and Crematory on Friday, March 7 from 6-8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Music Ministry at Trinity United Methodist.
You may share your memories and condolences with the Brittain family by visiting www.leefhandcrematory.com.
Lee Funeral Home & Crematory of Little River/North Myrtle Beach is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for David Brittain
Kitty Thomas
March 16, 2014
Carolyn and family, Fred and I were so sad to hear about Dave. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The world will miss the sweet, caring, cool guy that Dave was; Fred, especially, will feel a void. We are donating to the Music Ministry at Trinity United Methodist Church in Dave's memory.
Margaret Brammer Slate
March 13, 2014
Carolyn, and BRITTAIN family, I am so sorry to hear of Dave's death. My thoughts and prayers are with you now, and the days ahead. Dave was a very special Christian man. I remember his devotion to his family while at FBC Roanoke.
Margaret Winslow
March 10, 2014
Carolyn and family,
I am so sorry at the loss of your husband and father. May the many memories of past years together comfort you during this sad time. God hold you in his loving arms.
Pam Smith
March 10, 2014
Kay & Brittain Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With Sympathy,
Pam, Jela, Shelton, Angie & Ashley
Peggy Wade
March 8, 2014
Carolyn and all Dave's beloved family,
Dave was truly a wonderful Christian gentleman. A talented singer, he always gave his best when he performed with the Kings' Men in services at FBC or in the adult choir. Rest assured he will be singing lustily in the heavenly choir. May God bless each of you and wrap his comforting arms around you in the days to come as each of you deal with David's home going. May happy memories of this outstanding husband, father, grandfather, and friend bring you peace and gratitude for having known David.
Linda Morgan
March 8, 2014
Carolyn and family,
John and I were so surprised and saddened to read of Dave's passing. The last time we communicated, he was doing so much better. I hope that in the days and weeks ahead, that the beautiful memories of your life together will replace the grief and sadness of his illness and death. We look forward to seeing you soon in church at the beach.
Rick & Beverly Sandvos
March 7, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your entire family. Love,
Rick, Beverly, Kristen and Will
March 7, 2014
Carolyn and family, we send our sincere sympathy for the loss of your loved one. May God wrap His loving arms around you all and give you His peace. Love, Shirley and Chuck Hillman
Margaret Toone
March 7, 2014
This is such a sad time for all of you, but I know you will find peace and comfort in God's love and each other.
Frank Schilling
March 7, 2014
I went to W & M with Dave and also worked with him at Travelers in Richmond; he was a great guy who had a dry sense of humor and was fun to be around. He will be missed.
March 7, 2014
We are definitely stronger in our faith and have new membership at the Trinity Methodist church due to Dave and Carolyn's caring and reaching out natures. We always look for
Dave and Carolyn in the choir. One Sunday we couldn't see Dave and thought he might be out sick. But that Sunday the exta tall men got toward the front. We were so glad to see Dave after church, well and healthy. Larry & Marianne Vandawalker
Cherry Titus
March 7, 2014
Carolyn, as I remember the many Christmas Pageants at First Baptist, Dave is part of all my memories. He lead my group on stage over many years. He was a fun person to be with and had tremendous faith in our Savior. Today I am giving God thanks for the blessing of knowing Dave and all of his family during those years we shared at First Baptist. May God comfort you with His peace. Cherry Mann Titus
Molly Watson
March 7, 2014
To all the famly you are in my thoughts and prayers
Mary Ann Gwyn
March 7, 2014
We will be thinking of you and praying for you.
Amy and Bill Terry
March 7, 2014
For Carolyn, Laura, Andy, Becky and Katherine we wish to express our deepest sympathies to you and your wonderful families for the loss of your husband and father. I didn't have the pleasure of knowing him personally, but your amazing family is a testament to who he was as a person. Our love and prayers to you all - and a special hug goes out from our Maddie to Cayton & Raygan.
Tracey White
March 7, 2014
Laura and Family,
May God give you strength and peace as you travel this difficult road. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Loretta (Bixby) & Everett Dillon
March 7, 2014
I knew your loved one many years ago when we were in school and church youth choir together. We were in the same H.S. graduating class.
My memories are of his love for music and his great faithfulness to what he considered to be important.
You have been blessed to be his family.
My husband and I pray God to give you peace and comfort as you grieve his passing.
Tom & Marie Aker
March 7, 2014
Carolyn. Marie and I send our heartfelt sympathy to you, the girls, Andy, and their families. We have so many wonderful memories about our times on Meadowlark and at First Baptist. We Love youall so much and pray that God's presence is and will be with you at this difficult time. God Bless. Tom and Marie
Curtis Link
March 7, 2014
Carolyn & family, our thoughts and prayers continue to be with you during this difficult time. We have special memories of you from HBC several years ago. May the good memories you all have bless you in the days ahead. May God be with you and comfort you. Love, Curtis & Gail Link
March 6, 2014
Carolyn, Laura, Andy, Becky and Katherine, I am so very sorry for you loss and may God's peace be with you all. Love, Suzanne Casey
Frank and Gerrie Kallio
March 6, 2014
Kay,
I don't know if you remember us but our deepest sympathy on the loss of Dave.
Ron Joyce, Sr.
March 6, 2014
Dave, we had so much history together over the last 60 years. Yes, the first 20 were a little sketchy because of our age difference and the distance between us - but even during those years - the beach trips in the 50's (I was just bratty kid under 10), and attending your wedding in Richmond, just a few blocks from where Sharron and I eventually placed our church membership 8 years later. Then came Staunton in 1974 - all of a sudden we work for the same company - in the same office - and this goes on for 10 years. And we followed you to Roanoke - and moved right down the street - and we carpooled, and we coached together, and we raised kids in the same schools for several years. And even when our trek to Connecticut separated us for a season, we stayed close. You visited us in our CT home, and when we came back South, within a couple of years we began attending the weddings of our respective children, and presiding over family reunions together, and we vacationed for 8 years in your condo. And dined together countless times, and attended entertainment together and watched VA Tech football together at Oscar's. And I'll always remember the night I sang "Purple Haze" in karioke at the House of Blues as we celebrated one of my more recent birthdays.
How I had hoped that when I retired later this year, we could spend more time together, but God had other plans for you. And now, I can't imagine the world with you not in it! I will miss you big brother! What an awesome man you were!
Bob and Joan Miley
March 6, 2014
Our prayers and thoughts are with you, Carolyn & family, during this difficult time. We know that God will give you the comfort and peace needed during the coming days.
Mark and Amy Foy
March 6, 2014
To the Brittain family. Our thoughts and prayers are with your whole family at this time. We pray God will comfort you and give you peace. We love you Becky.
Ronald Willard
March 6, 2014
Dave and I were classmates at William an Mary, active in the Baptist Student Union, and residents of Monroe Hall. Joan and I moved to Northern VA in 1973 and have seen the Brittain family on many occasions. Dave was younger than me (by two days) so I'll always remember his birthday!
Michele Bostic
March 6, 2014
Laura and Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of you father. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God be your rock and bring you peace.
Debbie Pryor
March 6, 2014
It's sad to lose yet another cousin & to see another family grieving the loss of a special person. Dave's generation is left with but one cousin out of many but Dave's passing will leave a lasting hole in the Brittain family. May the family find solace in Dave's glorious voice in the heavenly choir and may you all know you now have a special angel looking over you. Love you so much.
Melissa Patsel
March 6, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I have many fond memories of David over the year's at FBC. My God comfort you all.
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