Ed Britton

Edward Britton, 66, of North Platte, died at home on January 18, 2019.

Ed was born December 5, 1952, to Clayton and Lucille Britton in North Platte where he grew up. He graduated from North Platte High School in 1971 then took classes at North Platte Community College until enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1972. Ed served on the USS Midway stationed in the Pacific Ocean then was assigned to the decommissioning of the USS Constellation in Bremerton, Washington.

Following his discharge in 1976 Ed returned to North Platte and hired on with the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked as an Electrician for 28 years. He married Mary June Schmidt on November 12, 1982 and they were together until her death in 1995. Ed married Helen Myers in 2003 and they later divorced.

He was a member of The Rock Church, I.B.E.W., P.R. Halligan Post #163 American Legion and a life member of V.F.W. Post #1504. Ed loved the Huskers and was well read. He will be remembered as a great brother and proud veteran.

Along with his wife, Mary, Ed was preceded in death by his parents, Clayton and Lucille; and sister, Hazel 'Lisa' Wing.

Survivors include his brothers, Charles (Joann), of Rapid City, South Dakota and Bob (Clydene), Larry, David (Konnie) and Mike Britton, all of North Platte; as well as many nieces, nephews and other family.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial Service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, January 23, 2019, at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore with Pastor Dennis Leitner officiating and those in attendance are asked to wear Husker red. Inurnment with Military Honors will follow in Fort McPherson National Cemetery. The memorial book may be signed at odeanchapel.com or from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday at Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore, which is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers memorials are to V.F.W. Post #1504.