William R. Britt

May 16, 1922 - July 15, 2011

Mr. William R. Britt, age 89, of Bowling Green, KY, and a native of Smiths Grove, KY, died Friday, July 15, 2011, at Hospice of Southern Kentucky in Bowling Green, KY. William was employed by Western Kentucky University as an Equipment Manager and was also employed by the Bowling Green City School System and Pushins Department Store for many years. He was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church of Smiths Grove, KY. William served in the United States Army during World War II; was an avid fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers & the Cincinnati Reds while also enjoying basketball and going hunting. He was the son of the late Welmon Britt, Sr and the late Julia Smith Britt. William was preceded in death by his brother; McKinley Britt and sister Virginia Harris. He is also survived by his wife of 68 years : Ruth Jewell Britt, Bowling Green, KY; children: Robert J. Britt, Shirley Sweatt, Faye(James) Satterfield, Belinda J. Britt, Dwight Britt all of Bowling Green, KY, Gretchen (Bobby) Jones, Pittsburg, PA; one brother: Mr. Welmon (Elizabeth) Britt, Jr., Bowling Green, KY; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 4 great-great grandchildren; sister in-law: Gertrude Gipson of Bowling Green, KY; a host of nieces,nephews, many relatives and friends.