It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Charles “Chuck” Clyde Brittain on the afternoon of November 23, 2024. Chuck passed away peacefully at home in Round Rock, TX, surrounded by family after a long battle with dementia. Chuck was 80 years old.
Chuck was born September 19, 1944, in Saybrook, IL. He was the fourth child of Clyde and Ruth Brittain. He graduated in 1962 from Saybrook-Arrowsmith High School and graduated college from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1967. Right after college, he entered the Army and was stationed in Vietnam. Shortly after returning home, he moved to Texas and started his first business, a franchise of Glass Specialty Systems, with his brother, John, and their business partner, Larry Bannon. Years later, Chuck and some other partners formed MAGIC Auto Glass. Chuck loved his businesses and was fortunate to work with friends and family for many years. He retired from the auto glass industry in 1988.
Chuck met his wife Diane in 1970, and they married that same year. They celebrated 54 years of marriage just two days before Chuck passed. Chuck and Diane enjoyed traveling together, bowling, and playing bridge with friends. They also loved supporting their Longhorns and attending UT basketball games together.
Chuck was preceded in death by his youngest daughter, Terri K. Brittain; his father, Clyde Brittain; mother, Ruth Brittain; brother, John Brittain; and sister, Joan Harrigan. He is survived by his wife, Diane K. Brittain of Round Rock, TX, and daughter, Penny Phelan (Kyle) of Round Rock, TX, sister Betty Christianson of Saybrook, IL, brother-in-law, John Quincy Adams (Mary) of Cedar Park, TX, sister-in-law, Sherry Bice (Craig) of Victoria, TX, sister-in-law, Patsy Garza (Tony) of College Station, TX and 13 nieces and nephews.
A visitation for Charles will be held Thursday, December 5, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Cook-Walden/Capital Parks Funeral Home, 14501 North Interstate 35, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. A funeral service will occur Friday, December 6, 2024, at 11:30 AM at First United Methodist Church, 1004 N Mays St, Round Rock, Texas 78664.
Our family wants to express our gratitude to Bubbie Care and all of the amazing caregivers who worked with Chuck over the past several years. We appreciate the care each one provided him during his most difficult years. Also, we would like to thank Enhabit Hospice for the excellent care and support during Chuck’s final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Muscular Dystrophy Association, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
