1932
Floyd Brittain
2018
Floyd Brittain
December 3, 1932 — August 18, 2018
Floyd Thomas Brittain Jr., 85, of Robinson, passed away Saturday, August 18, 2018. A memorial service will be held Thursday, 11:00 A.M., at Pecan Grove Funeral Home, 3124 Robinson Drive, Waco, Texas. A private burial, with military honors, will precede the memorial service.
Floyd was born to Floyd and Louise Brittain in Waco, Texas, on December 3, 1932. His world changed forever, when he laid his “baby blue eyes” on his lifelong sweetheart, Shirley Grebe. Their enduring love and commitment has been an example to family and friends throughout six decades.
Floyd graduated from Waco High School in 1951, briefly attended Sam Houston State University then served his country and was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army in 1962. Floyd received his Certification of Diesel Mechanics from Lamar Institute of Technology which led him to a 43 year career with Central Freight Lines.
The Lord and his family were everything to Floyd. His bright smile and unselfish manner were contagious, and he immediately established a personal relationship with all he met. He loved to travel, and one of his all-time favorite trips was with Shirley, to Mount Rushmore. Camping at Inks Lake became a yearly tradition. He taught everyone to fish, water ski and enjoy a sunset cruise to Devils Hole. Brushy Creek, Floyd’s farm, was another of his passions where he raised cattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Louise Brittain, sisters Anita Lee Brittain, Francis Lumpkin and Aunt Fava Harrison.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Brittain; children Candice Aldrich, Amy Hensel and husband Alan, Tommy Brittain, Steven Brittain, and David Brittain; Grandchildren, Heath Brittain and wife Ashley, Courtney Hager and husband Preston, Travis Aldrich and wife Brittany, David Brittain, Sara Brittain, Harrison Gray, Katy Brittain, and Vivian Brittain; 6 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins and friends.
The family expresses love and gratitude to the ICU doctors, and nurses, at Baylor Scott and White. Floyd loved them all, especially his favorite Chandler.
If desired, donations may be made to St. Mary’s of the Assumption, 1401 Washington Avenue, Waco, 76701.
Floyd was born to Floyd and Louise Brittain in Waco, Texas, on December 3, 1932. His world changed forever, when he laid his “baby blue eyes” on his lifelong sweetheart, Shirley Grebe. Their enduring love and commitment has been an example to family and friends throughout six decades.
Floyd graduated from Waco High School in 1951, briefly attended Sam Houston State University then served his country and was Honorably Discharged from the United States Army in 1962. Floyd received his Certification of Diesel Mechanics from Lamar Institute of Technology which led him to a 43 year career with Central Freight Lines.
The Lord and his family were everything to Floyd. His bright smile and unselfish manner were contagious, and he immediately established a personal relationship with all he met. He loved to travel, and one of his all-time favorite trips was with Shirley, to Mount Rushmore. Camping at Inks Lake became a yearly tradition. He taught everyone to fish, water ski and enjoy a sunset cruise to Devils Hole. Brushy Creek, Floyd’s farm, was another of his passions where he raised cattle.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Louise Brittain, sisters Anita Lee Brittain, Francis Lumpkin and Aunt Fava Harrison.
Floyd is survived by his wife of 64 years, Shirley Brittain; children Candice Aldrich, Amy Hensel and husband Alan, Tommy Brittain, Steven Brittain, and David Brittain; Grandchildren, Heath Brittain and wife Ashley, Courtney Hager and husband Preston, Travis Aldrich and wife Brittany, David Brittain, Sara Brittain, Harrison Gray, Katy Brittain, and Vivian Brittain; 6 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins and friends.
The family expresses love and gratitude to the ICU doctors, and nurses, at Baylor Scott and White. Floyd loved them all, especially his favorite Chandler.
If desired, donations may be made to St. Mary’s of the Assumption, 1401 Washington Avenue, Waco, 76701.
To send flowers to the family in memory of Floyd Brittain, please visit our flower store.
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