Obituaries:  Mr. Troy Elijah Britt, Sabine Parish       B-630
Source:  Sabine Index, Many, La., Sep 3, 1997
Submitted by: Carl Dilbeck
              carlrad@earthlink.net


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Mr. Troy Elijah Britt (Photo)

  Mr. Troy Elijah Britt, 93, of Benton, died Saturday, August 30,
at Willis Knighton Bossier Health Center.

  Mr. Britt began his extensive educational career at Many High
School, where he served as teacher and coach. He eventually
served as Principal of Negreet and Belmont High Schools. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church of Many, and served as a
Deacon for 21 years. Following his retirement, he was extended
the honor of serving on the board, as "Deacon Emeritus".

  Funeral services were held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, September 2, at
First Baptist Church in Many, with interment following at Many
City Cemetery. The Rev. Joe Ratcliff, the Rev. William Moon, and
Dr. Ed Scott officiated.

  Survivors include one brother, James Alfred Britt of Benton;
numerous nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews. Mr. Britt
was preceded in death by his wife, Willie Mae Aldridge Britt.

  Pallbearers were Glenn Owers, W. R. Miller, James M. Britt, Dr.
Allen German, Robbie Lang, and Loy Wilson. Honorary pallbearers
were Melton Wright, Huey Dowden, Charles Haynes, and Jack Ellis.

  Warren Meadows, Many, La.