Jimmie Dale Britton Sr., age 87, died Saturday, Aug. 7.
Jimmie served his country in the United States Army. He worked for Michigan Bell Telephone for 38 years.
Jimmie was a member of St. Therese Church since 1962 and was with the Knights of Columbus for more than 50 years. He loved to fish, hunt, golf, but most of all loved Buckeye football
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Katherine (Dominiak) Britton; children Christie (Jon) Biggs, Mollee (Brian) Jensen, Amy Britton, Cindy Britton, Jimmie (Laura) Britton, Jill (Jamey) Burkhead; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; special cousin, Allen Plum; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.
A funeral mass will be held at noon Thursday, Aug. 12, at St. Therese Catholic Church, 128 Cedar St., Wayland, with visitation from 9 a.m. to noon prior to the service.
In memory of Jimmie, and in lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Therese School, Project Hope, Dorr, MI, or Knights of Columbus, Council 4036.