Robert H. Britt, 82, passed away Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Sentara Hospice House.
He was born in Norfolk the son of the late Robert and Lois Britt. Robert owned and operated Buddys Market in Chesapeake. He enjoyed NASCAR. To all who knew him he was simply Uncle Buddy.
He is survived by his brother, Walter Ross Britt of Tampa, FL; nephew, Harry Twiford and his wife Michele of Virginia Beach who cared for Uncle Buddy the past 12 years. During that time he developed a very special bond with Harry and Michele’s children and grandchildren; two nieces Lois Twiford of Chesapeake and Lynette Burrier of Virginia Beach; several other nieces and nephews and his beloved cats, Smokey and Kitty Tom.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 at 3:00 PM in Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 1396 Lynnhaven Parkway Virginia Beach.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Sentara Hospice House, 3760 Sentara Way Virginia Beach VA 23452.
Condolences may be offered to the family at altmeyer.com.
Please accept my deepest condolences in the loss of your Uncle Buddy and friend. Please know that I am here if you all need anything. Again, may his soul be bound up in the bonds of eternal life.
Sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you. I send my deepest condolences.
UNCLE BUDDY HAD MANY MORE NEICES AND NEPHEWS THAT SHOULD BE INCLUDED IN THIS FAMILY LOSS, REST IN PEACE UNCLE BUDDY
We will all miss Uncle Buddy, especially “his boys” Spencer and Miles. They will both skate one day Uncle Buddy! Thank you to everyone who was there and present in his life throughout these past years, and especially the past few months. It was a difficult time for our family, but was made easier with all the love and support we received. RIP Uncle Buddy