Wednesday, March 6, 2024 10:00 am

William Baxter Brittain, age 84 of Ellenboro, died Saturday, February 24, 2024. Bill was born in Clinton, SC July 30, 1939, and was a son of the late Ernest Baxter Brittain and Helen Elizabeth Smith Brittain. He worked for Overnite Trucking as a driver and dock supervisor until retirement and was a member of Mt. Olivet Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Brenda Brittain Key, brother, Bobby Brittain, and great-grandson, Asher Splawn.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Mildred Richards Brittain, daughter, Sherrie B. Bostic and husband Scott of Ellenboro, brothers, Tony Brittain and wife Marty of Lake Murray, SC, Randy Brittain and wife Dee of New Ellington, SC, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family had visitation February 27 at Mt. Olivet Baptist Church. Interment was officiated by Rev. Scott Henson and Rev. Travis Laflin.

Memorials may be made to Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1517 Mt. Olivet Church Rd., Ellenboro, NC 28040 or Hospice of Cleveland County, 951 Wendover Heights Dr., Shelby, NC 28150.

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