James Britton, son of Ruth Peters Britton and the late Ollie “Ott” Britton, was born on January 10, 1959 in Essex, Missouri and departed this life on March 1, 2020 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 61 years.

Mr. Britton was a former employee of Brown Shoe Factory and he was a handy man for a saw mill.  He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by his mother, Ruth Britton of Dexter.

Friends may call at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 from 8:45 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.   

A Funeral Mass will then be conducted at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Father William Hennecke officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.