Joseph Britton (Joe) born June 16, 1939, entered into peaceful rest on January 15, 2026. He was the last born child of the late Milton Britton Jr. and Willa Mae (Williams) Britton.
Joe received his formal education in the Cherry Grove School District, located in Washington, Georgia. He was baptized at an early age, and united with the Cherry Grove Baptist Church in Washington, Georgia.
In addition to his parents, Joe was preceded by his two sisters; Doris Holliman and Thelma Britton, six brothers; Edison, James, Raymond, Marion, Bolean, and Milton Britton and his beloved son, Christopher Britton Sr.
Joe retired from Giant Foods as a Meat Cutter, after 37 years of dedicated service. He also was a faithful member of Locust Lane Chapel in Edgemont Pennsylvania, where he took pride in taking care of the lawn. He also enjoyed ringing the Church Bell after Christmas Eve Service.
In his leisure time, Joe enjoyed hanging out with his friends at the Broad Street Market every Friday morning, and mowing his lawn and helping others with theirs. Joe kept his car clean and detailed, and enjoyed helping others with theirs. He also loved to dance and could go all night as long as he had a partner, he was a true dancing machine.
Joe leaves to celebrate and cherish his life his wife of 46 years, Yvonne Britton, his daughter Juanita (Nita) Britton, four sons; Joseph A., Jerome, and Michael Britton all of Harrisburg, Brian Stevens (Yulonda) of Raeford North Carolina, and a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Please keep the family in your thoughts and prayers.
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