Reed Britton

September 26, 1937 - February 12, 2022

Reed Britton (84) passed away peacefully February 12, 2022. Reed was born on September 26, 1937 in Vonore, Tennessee to Charles Britton and Veldie (McDowell) Britton. He had 5 Sisters and 4 Brothers and was raised in Tennessee, later the family moved to Florida. On November 24, 1959 he married his soulmate Sandy Coldicott and shared 62 years together, a love affair with no end. He worked and retired from the auto industry as a welder, he later owed and operated his own business. Reed traveled internationally, but was happiest driving through the Tennessee Mountains. He loved and cherished spending time with family and friends. He was a loving and supportive father and beloved “Papa”. He was kind to all, wise, soft spoken, had a gentle soul and a firm hand shake, truly a heart of Gold. Mostly, he loved the Lord, we have no doubt that he was greeted in heaven with the words “Well done my good and faithful servant”. Reed set a wonderful example on how to be a good Husband and Father. He lived life to the fullest through simple pleasures. Reed and Sandy are former members of River of Life Church in Tellico Plains, Tennessee and current members of Clinton Revival Center. Reeds memory will be forever cherished by his loving wife Sandy, his children: David Reed (Michele) Britton. Debra (the late Bob) McCormack, DeeAnn (James) Lynch. Dina Britton and the late Daniel Britton. his 15 Grandchildren and 19 Great Grandchildren, his Brother: Charles Britton Jr., his Brother In-law: Fred Coldicott, and Sister In-law: Becky (Gary) Obney and many Nieces and Nephews Reed was preceded in Death by his: Parents, Son (Danny), Son In Law (Bob), Mother-In Law (Elizabeth Bach) his brothers Woody, Bill, and Jean, sisters Eula Rae, Sadie, Rena, Betty, & Faye, grandson Jon Paul, and great Grandson Arthur. Visitation Thursday 3-8 PM at the Wasik Funeral Home, Inc. 49150 Schoenherr Rd. (n. of 22 Mile Rd.), Shelby Township. Instate Friday 10 AM until 11 AM Funeral Service at Clinton Revival Center 43350 Elizabeth Rd. (east of Groesbeck), Clinton Township. Memorial Contributions may be made in Reed's memory to The House That Mercy Built PO Box 867, Tellico Plains, Tennessee 37385. https://static.sg.barkbuilder.com/files/jabbott2/HOM%20Pledge%20Form.pdf