SSG Francis Walter Britton, Jr., 78 yrs old, Known as “Walt”
Walt was born November 21, 1939 in Terre Haute, IN and passed away on October 30, 2018. He was a dedicated soldier retiring from the military in 1999 after serving 25 years.
He joined the Navy in 1958 and served under the Navy Reserves. He then joined the Army, and Army Reserves attaining certifications as an Intelligence Analyst and Behavioral Sciences Specialist along with several other certifications.
SSG Britton was evaluated as a highly capable soldier being equaled by few in his military occupational specialty code (MOS). Peers and subordinates both showed exemplary respect to SSG Britton. He upheld the utmost loyalty and integrity proving he was an effective trainer.
He is survived by sister and husband Carylyn and Charles Wright of Markleville, IN. Nieces Donna Rea of Indianapolis, IN and Sheri Byall of Johnson City, TN, Nephew Chuck Jr of Greenfield, IN. Great nieces, great nephews, great-great nieces, and great-great nephews of IN.
Services will be held at Marion National Cemetery, 1959 E. 38th Street, Marion, IN 46953 on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 1:00pm.
Carter says
May I offer my sincere condolences. May your hearts find comfort in God’s Word where it states: “He will swallow up death forever, and the Lord will wipe the tears from all faces.” (Isaiah 25:8) May your loved one awaken to a world where there will be peace, no sickness (Isaiah 33:24), and no more troubles (Revelation 21:4) throughout eternity (Psalm 37:29). May your hearts find comfort in the wonderful hope found in the Bible, your family, friends and good memories at this time. My deepest sympathy to you.
Brittany says
Dear Britton family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please accept my sincere sympathies. The death of a loved one is such a challenging time for the entire family. I hope that you can find some comfort in God’s Word the Bible. Acts 24:15 says, “I have hope toward God…that there is going to be a resurrection…” Here the Bible is assuring us that in the near future we have the hope of being reunited with our loved ones we have lost in death. May this promise be a comfort to you during this difficult time.
Pauline Dale says
My staff and I are all saddened by Walt’s passing; he was a wonderful person. We enjoyed hearing some of his memories from his military career. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.