of Batesville, AR
May 6, 2017
Gary L. Britten Sr., 70, of Batesville died, Saturday, May 6, 2017 in Little Rock.
He was born in Batesville, Arkansas on November 6, 1946 and was the son of Lee Wesley Britten and Pearl Agnes (Shotsman) Britten.
He began his career in 1969 as an accountant at the Clinic Hospital in Batesville. In 1975, when White River Medical Center opened, he transitioned to become the Chief Financial Officer until his retirement in 2013 after 43 years of service. Gary was a member of many hospital organizations including HFMA. He enjoyed fishing, home improvements, watching movies, and spending time with his family and friends. Gary was an active member of the First Church U.P.C.I. of Batesville.
Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Christene Y. (Lunsford) Britten; two sons, Gary L. Britten Jr. and wife, Sheri of Batesville and Myles Britten, also of Batesville; five grandchildren, Brandon Britten; Rebecca Collins and husband, James and son Bentley; Myriah Knatcal and husband, Andrew; Kiarah Benton; and Ethan Benton. Other survivors include a sister, Melba Jean Stotts of Elwood, Indiana and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Fred Britton; and five sisters, Alma Huddleston, Oma Allen, Geraldine Turner, Allene Caldwell and Helen Gist.
Pallbearers will be Gary Lee Britten Jr., Michael Varnell, Wesley Wren Jr., Shannon Sutter, Aaron Dowell, Brandon Britten, Antonio Mascuilli, and Jeremy Mason. Honorary pallbearers are Frankie Caldwell, Shawn Caldwell, Mike Stotts, Dean Davenport, O. D. Hobbs, William Willbanks, Dan Pruitt, and Robert Brokaw.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 12, 2017 at the First Church in Batesville with Pastor M. D. Parmley officiating. Burial will follow at Liberty Cemetery in Pfeiffer under the direction of Roller-Crouch Funeral Home of Batesville.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at First Church, 240 White Drive, Batesville.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Church Building Fund, PO Box 3482, Batesville, AR 72503.
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14 Condolence(s)
Regenia Hargrave
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Myles,
You probably don't remember me, but I worked with you at Hytrol...I asked my sister who lives at Batesville about you the other day (she worked at WRMC for awhile and knew your Dad) and she told me that he had passed...
Please accept our condolences...
Regenia
FloraCarey
Friday, May 12, 2017
Christine. Miles, Gary,Jr. AM saddened by the death of Gary. Know he had some medical problems & now he is at rest. We worked together at the North rk. Clinic & 25 yrs, At WRMC> He was helpful to us employees, Always ha d a smile for you. Was an easy person to speak with. Will pray for u during this sad time.
Angela Reed
Friday, May 12, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. Glad I ran in to Gary-not long ago. It was good to see his smile. Will keep you all in my prayers.
DW
Thursday, May 11, 2017
So sorry for your loss may you find peace and comfort in the words spoken at 2 Corinthians 1:3 & 4" ( 3) Praised be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, (4 ) who comforts us in all our trials so that we may be able to comfort others in any sort of trial with the comfort that we receive from God
Sue Harmon
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
I worked with Gary for several years at WRMC. He was a good man and he will be missed.
Melvyn & Phyllis Huddleston
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Gary was a cherished member of our family during our childhood at Pfeiffer. Rest in peace, Uncle Gary.
Katrina Rowe Fudge
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
I remember when I would see Mr. Britten walking down one of the hallways at the hospital. He always smiled & spoke to everyone he saw. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Harry Hutchison
Wednesday, May 10, 2017
Gary taught me the value of membership in HFMA. He was a mentor and a friend. If you ever talked to Gary, you knew how important his family was to him. I had the privilege and the honor to recognize him for his metal of honor in HFMA.
He will surely be missed.
Harry Hutchison
Neal Spencer
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
So many memories came back when I received the news. He was a great man, good client, and loyal. He will be missed.
Karaen Craft
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
I was privileged to work with Gary for many years and I am very sad to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all the family at this time. May God give you all peace and comfort you at this time.
Linda Ring
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
The Britten Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Doug and Janie (Huddleston) Hester
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
I was nine years old when Uncle Gary was born. He was more like a little brother or a cousin than an uncle. He was a beloved family member. Christene, you and your family are in our thoughts and our prayers.
Randall Hunt MD
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Very sad to hear of his passing. Prayers for his family. God bless him.
Peggy Traw
Monday, May 8, 2017
he was a wonderful man and boss. All of you are in my prayers.