Visitation: 11:30 – 12:30 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022
Location: Weymouth Funeral Home
Graveside Service: 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 6, 2022
Location: Peninsula Memorial Park
Billy Carl Britt, 89, passed away surrounded by his family on Thursday, September 29, 2022 at his home. Billy was born in Lumberton, NC and moved to Newport News in 1952 to begin his career at The Newport News Shipyard. He retired as a draftsman after 41 years of dedicated service. He spent his free time helping others through the Warwick Moose Lodge #1711. He held many positions within the lodge including: Moose Legion President, District President, Past Governor, Deputy Supreme Governor and Pilgrim.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Louise Britt. He is survived by his wife, of 30 years, Deannie H. Britt; his son, Gregory Smith (Shari) of Calhoun, GA; his daughter, Barbara Crawford of VA Beach, VA; his 3 sisters, Lela Gray David (Alton) and Betty Jo Britt both of Lumberton, NC and Joyce Smith of Fayetteville, NC; 5 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 11:30 – 12:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Weymouth Funeral Home. Moose Rites will take place at the beginning of the visitation. A Graveside Service will follow at 1:00 p.m. at Peninsula Memorial Park. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home.