Mr. James E. Britt

James Earl "J.E." Britt, 89, passed away after an extended illness on Thursday, April 23rd, 2015 in Anadarko, OK. He was born on June 18,1925 in Shawnee, OK to Della Mae (Woody) and H.F. Britt. He graduated from Carnegie High School in 1943 and was a member of the Prairie Lone Alumni. After graduation he painted houses, worked at Smith Funeral Home in Anadarko during the late 1950's and early 1960's, early in his banking career. He began working at a bank in Carnegie and later worked for First State Bank in Anadarko and retired after 41 years in the banking industry. He married Delores Marie Miller. She preceded him in death in 1971. He was a 50 year plus member of the Anadarko Masonic Lodge #21, a 32nd Degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He was active in Anadarko Community activities and received a 50 year perfect attendance plaque from the Anadarko Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Anadarko, OK. J.E. Britt went from hoeing and picking cotton to become a pillar of the community, actively cared for those around him, treated his customers and his church family like his own family and was many times too good for his own good. He is survived by: 2 sons and their spouses: Bruce Britt and Keith Porter, OKC, OK James W. and Traci Britt, Anadarko, OK 11 grandchildren and their spouses: James D. Britt, Tiffany Marie and Richard Dimonico, Seth Britt, Halee Nicole and Caleb German, Chelsea Renea Britt, Sarah Harris, Mark and Ariel Spear, Abby Trabert, Shane' Danielle Bedford, Dane' Shantell Bedford, Daylen Ross Britt 8 great-grandchildren: Luke, Richie, Payton, Tatum, Gentry, Cooper, Kooper and Kyrie, More to come later. Best Friend: Gerald Mopope Numerous other family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 2 brothers; Henry Britt and Robert Lee Britt 5 sisters; Flossy Gee Nix, May Anderson, Lois Hannifin, Avie Daniel and Ruby Ovelda Callaway Funeral Services: 10:00 A.M., Saturday, April 25, 2015 First United Methodist Church, Anadarko, OK Officiating: Rev. David Gardner Interment: Memory Lane Cemetery, Anadarko, OK Services under the direction of Smith Funeral Home, Anadarko, OK Messages of condolences may be sent to: www.smithfuneralservices.com

Mr. James E. Britt

June 18, 1925 - April 23, 2015

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