Jack L. Britton

Jack L. Britton, age 95, of Morgantown WV died Wednesday June 17, 2026.

Jack was born June 27, 1930 at Auburn, Ritchie County, WV, the son of the late Alston and Ormeda Sommerville Britton.

He served in the US Air Force from 1950 to 1954, as an airborne weather equipment operator.

He was a 1958 graduate of West Virginia University, with a B. S. degree in Civil Engineering. He obtained his professional engineer registration in 1962. As a civil engineer and real estate broker he spent his working years in the planning, design, construction and management of residential, commercial and office properties.

For many years he was active with several organizations and associations. He was a Life member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, Tau Beta Pi, and the National Rifle Association. He was a Member of Morgantown Police Civil Service Commission. He was the Morgantown Board of Realtors President (1976) and the West Virginia Association of Realtors President (1981). He was the Mason Dixon Rifle Club treasurer. He also served as a Trustee of various local trusts.

During his free time, Jack enjoyed hunting, fishing and following WVU sports.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law Mary Beth and Alan Wise of Morgantown WV; one son Jack Lee Britton of York SC; three nieces and spouses and one nephew and spouse; and four great nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Phyllis Welch Britton, who passed away on May 19, 2026. In addition to his wife, parents, and stepmother Nell Bartlett Britton, he was preceded in death by his sister Virginia Gough and her husband Jerry Gough. Also preceding him were brothers-in-law John R. Welch Jr. and Charles A. Welch, and sister-in-law Rena Haddad and her husband Robert Haddad.

Friends and family will be received at Hastings Funeral Home, 153 Spruce St., Morgantown, on Thursday, June 25th from 3:00pm to 6:00pm. A graveside committal service will be held at Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens in Morgantown on Friday, June 26th beginning at 1:30pm with Pastor Dan Meadows officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Morgantown Area Meals on Wheels, 3375 University Ave. Morgantown, WV 26505.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.hastingsfuneralhome.com