Warren L. Britton

Warren L. Britton, 90, of Du Quoin, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015 at the Marshall Browning Hospital in Du Quoin.

Warren had worked as a fuel distributor for 40 years for DX, Texaco and Shell. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Du Quoin. Warren was also a member of the Du Quoin Elks Lodge, Du Quoin Booster Club, Du Quoin American Legion Auxiliary and Little Muddy Gang serving as Chief Cook.

He was born July 22, 1924 at Tamaroa, Ill., the son of Charles and Mabel (Long) Britton.

He married Dorothy Nell Duncan on Oct. 21, 1945 at Mayfield, Ky. and she preceded him in death on Jan. 6, 1982.

He is survived by two sons - Duncan Britton and wife Lynn and Larry Britton and wife Karen, all of Du Quoin, one daughter - Carolyn Rodman and husband John of St. Simons Island, Ga., two sisters - Bernice Winthrop of Stevensville, Mont. and Charlene Frederick of Decatur, Ill., seven grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother - Bill and three sisters - Frankie, Lois and Mildred.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, 2015 at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin with Rev. Terry Brace officiating.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the Searby Funeral Home in Du Quoin.

Burial will be in the Sunset Memorial Park at Du Quoin.

Friends may make memorials to Marshall Browning Hospital Tree of Life or Celtic Hospice and will be accepted at the funeral home.

For additional information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.searbyfuneralhomes.com.