He always said his family was poor in material things, but rich in love from their parents and for each other. His dad, like so many others during that time in our country, was a share cropper who moved his family quite often in Parker County, Texas. Records indicate whose farm each of the children were born on, including three who died at birth.
Lee left school after the 9th grade to help his mom and dad on the farm. He joined the U.S. Army in June of 1940, before World War II began. He served in the Pacific and participated in several battles in the Philippine Islands.
He met, courted and ultimately married Shirley Louise Feaster on December 31, 1941. From this union three children were born, Jimmie Lee, Delores Ann, and Carlton Lynn.
His beloved Louise died in 1973 from breast cancer and he remarried in 1977. He and his second wife, Beatrice Dixon, had a great relationship. They loved to travel in their camper and thoroughly enjoyed their life together.
In 1990 Lee was diagnosed with colon cancer which he bravely fought until his death in May 1991.
Lee was a kind, thoughtful, gentle person who loved to play jokes on his family and friends and was always ready for a new adventure. He was a wonderful husband and father and is greatly missed. However, he lives on in the hearts and memories of his family and friends.
He always said his family was poor in material things, but rich in love from their parents and for each other. His dad, like so many others during that time in our country, was a share cropper who moved his family quite often in Parker County, Texas. Records indicate whose farm each of the children were born on, including three who died at birth.
Lee left school after the 9th grade to help his mom and dad on the farm. He joined the U.S. Army in June of 1940, before World War II began. He served in the Pacific and participated in several battles in the Philippine Islands.
He met, courted and ultimately married Shirley Louise Feaster on December 31, 1941. From this union three children were born, Jimmie Lee, Delores Ann, and Carlton Lynn.
His beloved Louise died in 1973 from breast cancer and he remarried in 1977. He and his second wife, Beatrice Dixon, had a great relationship. They loved to travel in their camper and thoroughly enjoyed their life together.
In 1990 Lee was diagnosed with colon cancer which he bravely fought until his death in May 1991.
Lee was a kind, thoughtful, gentle person who loved to play jokes on his family and friends and was always ready for a new adventure. He was a wonderful husband and father and is greatly missed. However, he lives on in the hearts and memories of his family and friends.
Family Members
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Ray Ottis Britton
1908–1968
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Edith May Britton Shires
1908–1985
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Clara Bessie Britton
1909–1965
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Winifred Edgar Britton
1911–1977
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Mary Beulah "Boots" Britton Reynolds Hill
1912–1990
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Randolph Marion "Randy" Britton Jr
1913–1976
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Dolley Cleo Britton
1914–1915
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Luie Enos Britton
1917–1977
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J. N. "Smiley" Britton
1918–1981
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Baby Boy Britton
1919–1919
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Nellie Belle Britton Ward
1921–2010
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Warren Harding "Hardy" Britton
1923–1993
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Nancy "Oleta" Britton Reynolds
1925–2003
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Baby Girl Britton
1930–1930
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Baby Girl Britton
1931–1931