Gregory Britt

Gregory Britt obituary, Akron, OH

Gregory Britt

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131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305

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Mar

8

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Newcomer Funeral Home

131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305

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Mar

9

Graveside service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mount Peace Cemetery

12360 Market Ave. N., Hartville, OH 44632

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Gregory Britt Obituary

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Gregory Dean Britt, 69, of Akron, went home to be with the Lord, February 27, 2026. He was born in Lima, Ohio on July 15, 1956 to the late Robert and Patricia (Sharp) Britt. Retired from BWX Technologies and Norton Co. Besides being a wonderful Dad, he enjoyed woodworking and building things. His passion was flight and later obtained his private pilots license. As a Sunday School teacher he touched and encouraged many lives. Preceded in death by brother, Dennis Britt. Greg is survived by his loving son, Daniel Britt, sister Debra (Al) Schrader, brother, Rick Britt, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be Sunday, March 8th from 1pm to 3pm at Newcomer Funeral Home 131 N Canton Road, Akron. Funeral service to follow at 3pm Sunday. Interment will be Monday 12pm with procession from Newcomer Funeral Home to Mount Peace cemetery in Hartville. A special thank you to the T3 ICU team at Akron City Hospital for terrific care. To share a memory of Gregory or leave a special message for his family, please visit the guestbook below.

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Upcoming Events

Mar

8

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Newcomer Funeral Home

131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305

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Mar

8

Funeral service

3:00 p.m.

Newcomer Funeral Home

131 N Canton Rd, Akron, OH 44305

Send FlowersBook nearby hotels

Mar

9

Graveside service

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Mount Peace Cemetery

12360 Market Ave. N., Hartville, OH 44632

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Services provided by

Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron

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