Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at the Mortimer National Funeral Home Chapel in Grenada for Albert “Bert” Castle Britt, 73, of Grenada, who died on April 19, as a result of a construction accident. Burial followed in Parker Cemetery in Alva. Visitation was held from noon until service time on Saturday, April 22, at Mortimer National Funeral Home.
Albert was born on May 21, 1949, in Montgomery County, the son of Ben Britt and Tena Britt. Shortly after graduating high school, he was drafted to serve his country in Vietnam and was awarded the Bronze Star. He also served Grenada County as a reserve deputy for the Sheriff’s Office. He was self-employed as a grain hauler and auctioneer for more than 50 years, and owned several small businesses including, The House Witch Company, AAA Fire Extinguisher Service, B&C Logging and Champion Auction Company.
Albert was called to the ministry and pastored Bethlehem Baptist, Victory Family Worship and Bethel Methodist. He also served as an interim pastor. Bert loved hunting and cherished his extended family from Spike Hunting Club. He thoroughly enjoyed listening to a good dog “race.”
Survivors include, his wife, Kay Sullivan Britt; his son, Benji Britt (Memory) and stepdaughters, Teressa McCammon (Bill) and Susan Goodson (Auboy).
His family and friends are heartbroken over the tragic loss of the man lovingly known as Albert, Bert, Uncle Bert, Papa and Pawpaw.
Online condolences can be expressed to the family at www.nfhgrenada.com
Mortimer National Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
