Phillip Dickinson Britton

Phillip was born on July 3, 1926, in Sullivan County, Missouri, to Wayne Noah Britton and Effie Lavenia Britton. He was raised on his family’s farm, growing up alongside his five siblings, where he learned the values of hard work, responsibility, and devotion to family that guided him throughout his life.

Phillip proudly served his country as a World War II veteran. His service was a source of pride, and he carried that sense of duty and honor with him long after his military years. On February 21, 1948, Phillip married his wife of 73 years, Beverly. The couple made their home in Fort Worth, Texas, where they raised their son, Dana, and daughter, Tonja.

He was a steady and present father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He took great joy in helping raise his grandchildren and great grandchildren and was always ready to support his family in any way he could. Known for his kind, easy going nature, Phillip was someone who went with the flow and offered quiet strength and reassurance to those he loved. Phillip worked at the Bank of Commerce in Downtown Fort Worth for over twenty five years before retiring to start a Sales Company with his wife, Beverly, where they sold arts and craft supplies to large retailers like Michaels and Hobby Lobby across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana. Phillip loved to travel with his wife, grandchildren for leisure and business.

Phillip is deeply missed by his surviving family, including his sister, Jessie M. Frazier; his daughter, Tonja Alexander; his grandchildren, Mika Kidwill, her husband, Curtis, Ryan Alexander and his wife, Roberta Alexander; along with, his eight great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, and cousins.