Harold "Sam" Gene Britton's obituary , Passed away on February 15, 2025 in Newton, Illinois

Harold "Sam" Gene Britton

February 15, 2025

Newton, Illinois

Harold "Sam" Gene Britton's obituary , Passed away on February 15, 2025 in Newton, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meyer Funeral Homes

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Harold "Sam" Gene Britton

February 15, 2025

Newton, Illinois

Harold Gene Britton Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Harold Gene Britton of Newton, Illinois, who passed away, on February 15, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Harold Gene Britton to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elmer Harold and Lydia Elizabeth Britton (Lee); and his siblings-in-law, Velva Riley (Ray), Glen Britton (Ila), Martin "Max" Britton (Eileen), Emma Quick (Benjamin Thomas), Wayne "Pete" Britton (Lois), Burl "Bake" Britton (Yvonne) and Richard "Danny" Britton (Florence).

He is survived by: his wife Anna Britton of Newton, Illinois; his children, Tim Britton (Jean) of Clearfield and Beverly Gorrell (Rick) of Newton, Illinois; his granddaughter Heather Schulze (Josh) of Fisher, Illinois; his children, Brandon Smith (Heather) of Newton, Illinois, Ashley Neeley (Rob) of Hutsonville, Illinois, Jenna Pitcher (Lucas) of Newton, Illinois and Jared Britton of Newton, Illinois; his stepgrandchildren, Nikki Funk (Harlen) of Pennsylvania, Blayne King of Pennsylvania and Chris King (Abby) of Ohio; his great grandchildren, Addison Schulze, Barrett Schulze, Aiya Pitcher, Miles Pitcher, Lexi Evans, Della Neeley and Herley Neeley; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Lucas Wilson, Harper Funk, Haddie Funk and Declan King; his brother Oliver "Danny" Quick (Maxine) of Bogota, Illinois; and his sister-in-law Amelia Matheny of Texas. He is also survived by children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In loving memory of Sam, memorials may be made to the Jasper County Boys and Girls Park or Jasper County Shrine Club.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Meyer Funeral Homes



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Feb 21

Visitation

Meyer Funeral Home - Newton
307 W Jourdan St, Newton, IL 62448

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Feb 21

Visitation

Meyer Funeral Home - Newton
307 W Jourdan St, Newton, IL 62448

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Feb 22

Funeral service

Meyer Funeral Home - Newton
307 W Jourdan St, Newton, IL 62448

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Feb 22

Burial

Gila Lutheran Cemetery

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