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Leroy Britt, Jr.


Sunrise: March 4, 1952

Sunset: January 15, 2025

Our beloved brother, son, uncle, and friend also known as “June” transitioned from his earthly life to eternal rest on January 15, 2025, after a long illness. Leroy was born on March 4, 1952, in Southhampton County, VA to the late Leroy Britt, Sr. and Fheodora Britt-Johnson.

He attended Riverview High School in Courtland, VA, and was a graduate of The Job Corp. Leroy worked various jobs, loving his first job at The Peanut Factory in Suffolk, VA. Later in life, he gained employment at CHKD but eventually spent most of his years at The Titan Facility Services, LLC, where he later retired. His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his wife and mother, Fheodora Britt-Johnson.

Leaves behind three brothers, Nelson Britt (Frances), Leslie Britt (Catherine), and Tony Britt (Dena), and sisters, Clarine Bradley (Keith), Earlean Walker (Gregory), Belinda Barnes, and Geraldine Whitehead. He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and great nieces and great nephews, whom he loved dearly, and a host of friends.

Leroy also leaves behind a special brother-in-law, Mike Todd, and sister-in-law, Anita Britt, and a close friend also like a sister, Mariet Graham. Leroy was a fan of the NFL Cowboys Football Team and loved to drink Pepsi. His favorite song was “Cooling Water” by The Williams Brothers. Leroy will be sorrowfully missed. We loved him but God loved him more.

Viewing: Thursday, February 6, 2025 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia Celebration of Life: Friday, February 7, 2025 11:00 AM Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, Virginia

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    Greg Owens says

    My Deepest sympathy for the Family he was a great Person we really had some fun times back in the day Rest in Peace my friend. From the Owens Family.

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    Margo Bullock says

    I’m so sorry to hear about June. I’m glad I was able to see him before he transitioned. He was in good spirits and still talking trash. Out of all of the conversations we could’ve had he brought up the loss of my Mom. May they both RIP!! May the peace of GOD rest upon you all!!

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    Sarah L Hoskie says

    To my sweet Auntie and my dear cousins. Please accept my condolences. May our Lord bless and comfort your family during this time of grief. Rest in peace cousin. Love Sarah

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    Moe & Dee Stephenson says

    Sending our Sincere Condolences to all Leroy will truly be missed a great guy. Rest Well my friend

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    Delphia Porter says

    We the Porter family of Newsoms, Va want to extend our deepest heartfelt to our brother Deacon Nelson, mother and family! Hold onto God’s unchanging hands and the many, many wonderful fun filled memories of Leroy.

    Mrs. Virginia Porter & Family

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    Bobby( Dusty) Johnson says

    My condolences to the Britt family and loved ones. To those who have loving memories of June, I pray that they bring you some comfort, peace and maybe even a smile. I know personally that June would not turn down anyone who needed his help. An extremely hard and long working man.May his spirit rest well in heaven!

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