Toby Lee Britton's Obituary
Toby Lee Britton well known as Great Britton, 35, of Decatur, IL passed from this life to the next life Sunday, May 5, 2013 in Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Toby was born on September 2, 1977 in Decatur to Erma T. Britton Sr. and Emma Britton. He later married Jennifer Mann on May 12, 2012. His hobby was weight lifting his world was loving wife Jennifer Britton.
Today our heavyweight champion of Decatur in weightlifting, lifting 405 Plus. Toby had a weight lifting contest coming up soon, that would have been a great event. He had a million dollar smile that would light up his family and friends. Great Britton enjoyed 'Hitting the Irons'.
He leaves to cherish fond memories, wife , Jennifer; grandmother, Louella Evans; mother-in-law; Kathern Kelsheimer; children, Star Britton, Kaisha Britton, Kyla Britton, Kyria Britton all of Decatur; sons, Deondre Britton of Muncie, IN; Toby Lee Britton Jr. of Decatur; step-children, Tyler Johnson, Gabrielle Johnson of Decatur; grandchildren, Mah'Kyi Johnson and Cameron Johnson of Decatur; brother, Mark Evans and John Britton(Kimijata) of Decatur; Marcus Britton of Dallas, TX; Robert Taylor of Kansas City; sisters, Sharon Evans (Lawrence), Angel Britton (Lamar), and Brenda Jones all of Decatur;.
He also leaves to cherish fond memories, Aunts, Georgia Barron, Odessa Shaddy of Minneapolis, MN, Louvenia Britton, Versie Hood (Jonnie), Vernita Jarretta of Brownsville, TN; uncles, Michael Evans (Jackie) of Decatur; Herman Britton of Chicago; nieces, Kizzy Evans, Takola Evans, (Montel), Kiewanna Roby (Kourtnee) Shatia Brooks (Dino); great-nieces, Markiya Willis, Coryena Heinz, Shamiya Brooks, Kourtnee Roby, and Kieama; nephews, Trever Evans, Contravious Dent, Jaquari Dodd, Travion Turner, Jacoby Snow, John Britton Jr., Kyeontrez Britton, Noah Dodd, Kyeondez Britton all of Decatur; and a host of cousins and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Erma T. Britton Sr.; mother, Emma Mary Britton; grandfather, George Evans Sr.; brother, Erma T. Britton Jr.; grandmother, Luedella Britton; nephew, Lawrence L. Evans; Uncles, Floyd Britton, Lemmie Britton, Eddie Evans, George Evans, and Victor Evans; aunts, Louise Taylor and Victoria Evans; sons, Toby Britton III; and cousins Robert Evans.
The family would like to thank all the family and friends that supported and was by his side, and a special thank you to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home.
Serves to celebrate Toby's Life will be 12 Noon Wednesday, May 15, 2013 in Christ Tabernacle Church, 401 W. Prairie Ave., Decatur with Pastor Kelly Wilson and Evangelist Mary Newbon officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service in the church. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery.
The family of Toby Lee Britton has entrusted the care of their loved one to Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. Send condolences to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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