Mr. James Gaston "Sonny Boy" Britt, age 85, of Lumberton, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2019, at Woodhaven Nursing Facility in Lumberton. He was born in Robeson County, NC, on March 6, 1934 to the late Gaston Columbus Britt and the late Fodia Taylor Britt. He previously worked in the maintenance department at Alamac in Lumberton.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife, Louise Davis Britt; his brother, Leon Britt; and two great-grandchildren, Randy Edward Locklear, Jr. and Ryan Douglas Locklear.

He leaves to cherish his memories with his four sons: James "Buddy" Britt (Debbie), Kenny Britt (Monica), Donald Britt (Sharon), and Carroll Davis, all of Lumberton; his five daughters: Patsy Britt Maynor (Hubert), Helen Britt, Diane Britt Miller (Robert), Carolyn Britt, and Betty Britt Rhyne (Joey), all of Lumberton; one sister, Fronia Freeman of Lumberton; and fifteen grandchildren, twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and eight great-great grandchildren.

A time of visitation will be held on Monday, April 29, 2019, from 7:00-9:00PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5th Street in Lumberton.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2019, at 3:00PM at Floyd Memorial Chapel with Rev. Michael Bowen, Rev. LeRoy Burke, and Pastor Robert Jordan officiating. Burial will follow at Pittman Family Cemetery, Beulah Church Road in Lumberton.