Virgil Britt

Virgil Britt

ORRUM — Virgil "Chuck" Britt III, 61, of Orrum, N.C., passed away on July 18, 2016, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, N.C.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. today at Victory Christian Fellowship in Lumberton, the Bro. Ellis Autry and Bro. Tim Holden officiating. A private burial will be held at a later time. Arrangements are by Floyds Mortuary in Lumberton, N.C.

Virgil Claudis Britt III was born in Lumberton to Virgil C. Britt Jr and Betty K. Britt on July 2, 1955. He went to school at Orrum High School. He married Vickie Sue Stewart on Dec. 1, 1984. He worked as a dedicated manager for ARC3 gases (formally Machine and Welding Supply Co.) for 22 years. Virgil was a devoted Christian, wonderful person, loyal employee, dear friend and an even better husband, father and grandfather. He was an avid outdoorsman, where fishing, hunting and golfing were his true interest. He spent most of his time making sure that his grandboys learned the true way of hunting and fishing, and that they would carry on his beloved passion long after he was gone. As his company's co-president stated, "He embodied our company's highest ideals — integrity, selflessness, and a sincere desire to serve others." This was true of him in his work but also in every aspect of his life. He also stated that even with the difficult journey Virgil was on, he always demonstrated the same kindness, grace and good humor that one expected from Virgil, and that it was humbling to see someone so strong in the face of such adversity and it was clear that his peace came from a deep and abiding faith.

Virgil Claudis Britt III is survived by his loving wife, Vickie Stewart Britt; a brother, Robert "Robin" Knox Britt and his wife, Vickie; three sisters, Sheila Britt Webb and her husband Mike, Gail Conlee and her husband John, and Ann Goodwin and her husband Bill; his three daughters, Amanda Britt Brewer and her husband Jason, Jennifer Britt Meyers and her husband Justin, and Natalie Sue Stewart; two amazing grandchildren, whom he loved more than life itself, Ethan and Landon Brewer; special longtime friends, Ellis and Frances Autry, and Dyanne Bullock; his mother-in-law, Barbara Stewart; and a host of nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.

Pallbearers will be Jay Gray, Scott Brewer, Billy Thompson, Lenny Shirley, Joe Shirley and Curtiss Shirley.

In lieu of flowers, Virgil desired to have a scholarship fund set up for his grandchildren. Please contact immediate family for details.

The family of Virgil C. Britt III wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Cancer Centers of America in Atlanta, the staff of SRMC for their wonderful care in his last days, Victory Christian Fellowship and their amazing members, and everyone who sent up many prayers for him during his time of need and extended illness.

Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.floydmortuary.net .