Earl Wayne Britt

April 26, 1953 - October 31, 2010
Earl Wayne Britt

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Earl Wayne Britt, loving husband, father, and grandfather, went to be with the Lord on the wings of an angel on October 31, 2010. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

He was married for 32 years to the love of his life, Sherry Powell Britt. He loved the Lord and he loved his church. Wayne never met a stranger. He worked as a law enforcement officer from 1993 until 2010, and spent his last five years working as a Sergent for the Special Police at New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

He was born on April 26, 1953, in Columbus County NC. He was the son of the late Lonnie and Letha Rae Britt. His is survived by his loving wife, Sherry Powell Britt; a daughter, Angela Lynn Owen of Spring Hill, FL; two sons, Earl Wayne Britt II of the home, and Michael Lee Britt and his girlfriend, Marie Pena, of Rocky Point, NC; four grandchildren, Christy Owen, Melissa Owen, Samantha and Savanna Smith; six brothers, Richard, Ronald, Jerry, Bill, Jackie, and Johnny Britt; one sister, Shirley Long; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is preceded in death by four brothers, Harris, Otis, Bobby, and Buddy Britt; and four sisters, Betty Britt Chalifour, Geraldine Britt Naylor, Nancy Britt Rivenbark, and Kay Britt Gurganious.

There will be a visitation from 6-8 PM, Wednesday, November 3, 2010, at Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service.

A celebration of his life will be 1 PM, Friday, November 5, 2010, at Oak Grove Baptist Church, 7990 Market Street officiated by Rev. Dr. Thomas C. Male, Sr.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Lower Cape Fear Hospice, 1414 Physicians Drive, Wilmington, NC 28401.

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Wilmington Burial and Cremation Service, 1535 S 41st Street, Wilmington, NC 28403 910.791.9099


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  • November 03, 2010
    SAVANNAH BATSON says:
    HEY, i AM A NURSE AT NHRMC ER AND SAW MR BRITT ALL THE TIME. I REMEMBER HIM WITH A SMILE ON HIS FACE AND ALWAYS AN OFFER TO GET ME SOME COFFEE. IM SO SAD TO SEE THAT HE'S GONE. WHAT A WONDERFUL PERSON. AND HE WILL BE SORELY MISSED

  • November 02, 2010
    Lori Sue Damrow says:
    I am so sorry for your loss Love Lori Sue

  • November 01, 2010
    Bim and Prissy Hen says:
    We will miss you but we know you are in a better place. Say hello to Harris and Buddy for us.

  • November 03, 2010
    B Wayne Adams says:
    I remember Wayne well from the days when you all lived in Drakes Branch/Charlotte County VA. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.

  • November 04, 2010
    Debbie & Rob Wilson & Girls says:
    Sherry & family, We are sorry about the death of Wayne. He was such a nice guy. Just remember he is not suffering anymore. He's in a better place. Sherry you were always there for him through all his sickness. It will not be long we will get to see our loved ones that have gone on. May God bless you and your family. God will help you through this sad time. If there is anything we can do for you, please let us know.