Robert Joseph Britt

Robert Joseph Britt, 85 of Smiths Grove died Sunday, March 10, 2024 at the Medical Center.

The Barren County native was a son of the late Harry D Britt and Juanita Lawrence Britt.  He was preceded in death by his brother Albert Britt and a sister, Shirley Hix.  Robert was an ordinance mechanic on the Coast Guard.  He was of the Baptist Faith. He served his country in the US Navy and was in the Civil Service. Bobby was a devoted husband and grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend.  He loved to go crabbing at Chesapeake Bay and deep-sea fishing.

His survivors include his wife of 64 years, Marie Eicher Britt; two sons, Doug Britt and Jeff Britt; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren; two sisters, Phyllis Williams and Joy Walden; two brothers, Joe Snooks and Tommy Martin; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Hardy & Son Funeral Home, Bowling Green Chapel with burial in Fairview Cemetery with Military Honors.  The visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.