Russell Britt Jr.

Published 10:44 am Wednesday, November 28, 2012

NEWPORT NEWS—Mr. Russell Britt Jr., 54, of 17th Street, Newport News, Va., passed Nov. 22, 2012, while a patient in Riverside Hospital.

The Franklin, Va., native was born April 6, 1958, to Russell and Anna M. Britt.

A homegoing celebration will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012, at First Baptist Church, 318 Hall St., Franklin, Va., with the pastor, the Rev. D. Shawrod Riddick Jr., delivering the message of comfort.

The committal and benediction will be in Southview Cemetery.

On the day of service, his remains will be placed in church for viewing by 11 a.m. Public viewing will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday from 2 to 8 p.m. His remains will also be available for viewing from 3 to 6 p.m. on Friday at O.H. Smith Funeral Home, 3009 Chestnut Ave., Newport News, Va.

A traditional service with dignity will be conducted by Wm. M. Johnson & Sons, Inc., 224 S. Main St., Franklin, Va.

Please share your condolences with the family at www.wmjohnsonandsons.com