Kenneth Lewis Britt, Sr., age 83, of Christiansburg died, Friday, August 11, 2017, at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was born in Christiansburg, VA on May 28, 1934 to the late William Lewis and Lelia Ramsey Britt. He was also preceded in death by an infant brother, two sisters, Evelyn L. Via, Jeanetta Luther.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Kenneth retired from C & P Telephone after 40 years of service. He was a member of the Radford Wesleyan Church. Kenneth was a longtime scout master for Troop 42. He was an avid gardner and loved seeing what he could raise.
He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Carol Jean Britt; sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth Lewis Britt, Jr. and wife, Christy, Timothy Ross Britt, Stephen Derek Britt and wife, Shannon; grandchildren, Dylan Britt, Kendell Britt, Conner Britt, Emma Britt; sister, Jean Earles; brothers-in-law, Charles Luther, Fred Medley; sister-in-law, Pat Ray, and husband, Bill; several nieces and nephews, and especially special niece, Kathi Eshbach; and furry companion, Cooper.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday in the McCoy Funeral Home Chapel with the Pastor Gale A. Janofski officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Christiansburg.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Radford Wesleyan Church (1300 2nd St, Radford, VA 24141) or the Montgomery Country Humane Society.
