William Britton

William T. "Bill" Britton, 71, of Searcy went to join the Lord Tuesday, October 12, 2010. Bill was born in Elk City, Oklahoma on May 26, 1939, to William Olen and Lula Mae Britton. He grew up on a farm in Custer County, Oklahoma along with 2 sisters and 3 brothers. Bill is survived by his wife, Lou Alice; a son, William Michael Britton; daughter-in-law, Demaree; grandsons William Aaron Britton, Eric William Mauk, and Evan Thomas Mauk; granddaughters Anna Nicole Britton and Erin Marie Mauk; two sisters, Mary Adams and her husband, Mackie, and Barbara Brown; two brothers, Glen Britton and wife, Jean, and John Britton and wife, Darla. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, William Olen and Lula Mae Britton; a brother, Jimmy Britton; and a daughter, Mary DeAnn Mauk. Bill attended grade school at Moorewood, Oklahoma and graduated high school from Leedey, Oklahoma. He attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a degree in Agriculture Economics. Bill worked in harvest in Oklahoma and joined a harvest crew, but had to return home due to asthma. He worked with a construction crew for three years that built the dam on Foss Lake. In 1961, Bill married Lou Alice Martin. They had attended elementary and junior high together at Leedey and reunited at Oklahoma State University. Bill and Lou Alice celebrated life together 7 months short of 50 years. Bill and Lou Alice lived in Dallas, Texas before moving to Searcy. Bill was employed by Kroger, Morton Salt, and the Crown Companies. While in Dallas, they were blessed with the birth of their two children, DeAnn and Mike. In 1972, the Britton family moved to Searcy. Bill wanted his children to have the experiences and opportunities he saw this community provided. Bill and the family owned and operated a chicken farm, raising layers, sometimes more than 24,000. Bill, his wife, and children were involved in many area activities; showing cattle at the White County Fair and Arkansas State Fair. Bill supported his children in their 4-H activities, sporting events, and encouraged their mission trips. Bill was an agent for White County Farm Bureau Insurance for almost 25 years. He represented his customers well and enjoyed making contacts throughout the county. He was not only an agent, but a friend. Bill loved to go camping and to be outside. He enjoyed and appreciated God's creation. He loved to travel. He accompanied Ralph and Festus Martin to Hawaii to celebrate his in-laws 50th wedding anniversary. Bill also was proud to have made trips to Germany and surrounding countries. He loved to attend ballgames including the Razorbacks and Oklahoma State Cowboys. He supported and attended many area school games, events and local activities. One of Bill's greatest pleasures was spending time with his five grandchildren. He treasured the time he had with them and continued to plan fun things to do and places to go for each one of them. Bill Britton will be greatly missed by all his family including aunts, uncles, many nieces and nephews, cousins, great nieces and nephews, and will be fondly remembered by numerous friends. Funeral services to celebrate his life will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Downtown Church of Christ in Searcy, Arkansas. Interment will follow in White County Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be 6 to 8 Friday evening at Powell Funeral Home, (501) 268-7220. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1609 E. Race, Searcy, Arkansas 72143.

William Britton

May 26, 1939 - October 12, 2010