Benjamin LeRoy Britton, 72, transitioned on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at a retirement community close to his daughter in Jacksonville, Florida. His daughter was by his side in the afternoon singing some country classics to him and planned to return that evening to sing again as well as the next morning. However, the good lord called him up before he could hear that next off-key concert in his ear.
He moved from Wyoming to Florida in November of 2022.
Benjamin was brave and adventurous in his later years with the move to Florida. He never stopped doing what dads do as far as worrying about his children and trying to make challenging times easier for them.
Benjamin was born on September 11, 1951, in Lusk, the son of Howard and Illa (Keane) Britton. He graduated from Glendo High School in 1969. He married Charolette Jean Sullivan in 1972. Together they raised 3 children.
Benjamin worked in his very early years in farm/ranch work but found his true niche as a skilled heavy equipment operator. He worked very hard and eventually opened his own business, Britton Construction, which he ran with his wife Charolette and son Benjamin H. Britton.
Benjamin was the hardest worker you could ever meet. He was a kind and gentle soul. He was very proud to be from a family of 12 children. He loved his family dearly.
When he was not working, he and his wife Charolette enjoyed many trips to Deadwood, South Dakota where they had some great luck gambling.
Benjamin is survived by his son James (Lisa) Britton, his daughter Lisa (Jeremy) Drang and youngest son Benjamin H. (Kim) Britton. Grandchildren include Ashley, Amanda, Adam (Brittany), Zachary, Lauren (Konnor), Riley and Dean. As well as great grandchildren Alice, David, Nolan, Ayden, Khloe and Constance.
He is preceded in death by his wife Charolette (Sullivan) Britton.
Family and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Benjamin’s life on September 14th, 2024, at 10th Street Social in Wheatland. We will start around noon, there will be food, cold drinks and ample time to visit.
