Robert “Bob” M. Britner

Funeral services for Robert “Bob” M. Britner, 88, of Many, were held October 29 at Warren Meadows Funeral Home Chapel with Father Francis Kamau and Deacon Mike Sullivan officiating. Burial followed in the St. John The Baptist Catholic Cemetery. He was born on June 15, 1930 in Williamsport, Maryland and passed away on October 25, 2018 in Many. Bob was a lifetime sports enthusiast including hunting, fishing, golfing, baseball and basketball. He loved being competitive and the spirit of the games. He was also an avid gardener and loved to share his harvest. While serving in the U. S. Airforce he was a member of the Barksdale Bombers Baseball Squad and traveled extensively as catcher for the team. In later life Bob became a dedicated LSU fan and kept abreast not only of the football squad but the other sports at the University, including the girls team. Bob will surely be missed by his wife, family and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Grace Britner; brother, Bud Britner; sisters, Bertha Miller and Gracie Hanna; and his son, Gregory Oran Britner. Left to cherish his memories are his wife of 64 years, Nell Ponselle Britner; children, Steve Britner and Amanda of Many, David Britner and wife, Karen, of Zwolle, Julie Britner of Many, Amy Britner Nixon and husband, Larry Nixon, of Quitman, Arkansas, Bobby Britner and wife, Tonya, of Many, Lois Britner of Many, and Amanda Britner of Many; sister, Kathy Britner of Herndon, Virginia; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; along with a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Pallbearers were Johnnie Mowad, Terry DeLatin, Leo Springer, Bobby Anderson, Dewayne Rains and Richard Spohrer. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John Catholic Church Youth Group. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.warrenmeadows.com