James Carlton Britt, Jr. was born into this world on Saturday, September 23, 1950 to the proud and loving parents, Mr. Wille James and Mrs. Willie Mary Britt.
On Thursday, August 19, 2021, he was called home to our Lord and Savior, as he lay quietly in his home, to his forever resting place. James was 70 years old.
He was preceded in death by his parents and an older brother, William H. Cureton.
James was educated in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro School system. He was an active member of a community that he loved dearly and called home. He was a loyal and faithful member of the Orange County Sheriff's Department for over 16 years and served with other agencies until his retirement.
He grew to and was drawn to the loving grace of God and began his journey of a life of service to praise and uplift Him and His Holy name. He worshiped at Mt. Sinai Missionary Baptist Church in Chapel Hill.
He leaves behind to treasure his memories, a sister, Ms. Sybil Ruth Britt; sons, James C. Britt, Jr. and Jeremy Cranston Britt; daughter, Ashley Genelle Bynum; granddaughters, Jamie Carlyse Britt, and Allyah C. Buedel; grandsons, Brayden James Miller and Jamel Caleb Britt; and a host of other relatives and friends.
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