Richard Lonnie Britt

Richard Lonnie Britt, of Candor NC, passed away unexpectedly at the age of 70, on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. 

He was born on January 12, 1955 to the late Charles Lonnie Britt and Josephine Lewis Britt. He was born and raised in Candor where he resided with the love of his life, Karen, who he often referred to as “my beautiful bride”.  He was an avid UNC Tarheels fan who loved watching his ballgames. He enjoyed traveling whether it be a day trip, weeks on the road or cruising with Karen on their various adventures. He was very energetic, full of life, and brought laughter wherever he went. His talent for using humor to brighten up others was infectious. He loved dancing, telling jokes, and posing for pictures. He never met a stranger and made lifelong friends wherever he went. He had a passion for others, always willing to lend a helping hand. Richard was a family man and had a special place in his heart for his children, grandchildren and grand fur babies.  His favorite pastime was keeping Karen on her toes and always laughing. He graduated from East Montgomery High School in Biscoe, Class of 1973. Was a member of the Boy Scouts and accomplished the 50-mile hike with Troop 86. He was very athletic and loved playing softball. He worked on the family farm raising chickens and growing tobacco. He began his career as a Correctional Officer with the NC Department of Adult Corrections. He retired with 30 years of service as a Correctional Officer at Southern Correctional Institution in Troy. He was a recipient of The Order of the Long Leaf Pine award for his outstanding dedicated service. He retired with 20 years of volunteer service with the Town of Candor Fire Department. He worked 5 years with First Health Moore Regional Hospital as a Security Officer.  He also served as a member/chair of the State Employees’ Credit Union advisory board at the Troy branch for 8 years and as Mayor of the Town of Candor for 4 years. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Barbara Britt Synowiez. 

Richard is survived by his wife: Karen Ann Britt, children: April Patterson, Pam Aldridge (Tommy), Bobby Hines Jr. (Beth), Bradley Hines Sr. (Tabatha), grandchildren: Hannah Aldridge, Brandon Aldridge (Ashley), Trae Patterson, Hailey Aldridge, Whitney Hines, Madison Hines, Darrell Hines Jr. and Jacob Hines, siblings: Charles Arnold Britt (Susan), and Pamela Britt Carter (Tommy), and numerous nephews and nieces. 

Funeral service will be 2 PM, Saturday, May 10, 2025 at Pleasant View Friends Church, will Pastor Greene officiating.  Burial with Honors will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at noon.

Memorials can be made to Pleasant View Friends Church Cemetery Fund 13942 NC Highway 24/27 Eagle Springs, NC 27242.

Kennedy Funeral Home is serving the Britt family.

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