He was born in Burke County to the late Albert and Texie Whitener Brittain. Richard was also preceded in death by his wife Brenda Little Brittain and one brother Conrad Brittain.
Richard was in transportation sales and former owner of Chubby’s in Hildebran. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Hildebran.
Those left to cherish his memories are two sons; Jeffrey Alan Brittain and Rodney Harris and wife Becky, two daughters; Jennifer Travis and husband John, Tammy Bickston and husband Steve, seven grandchildren; Dylan Travis and wife Haley, Jessica Travis, Lauren Brittain, Christian Harris and wife Jenna, Ethan Harris, Lilah Bickston and Abby Bickston.
Graveside services will be held Monday, May 16, 2022, 11:00 am at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Hickory with the Reverend Ronald Arndt officiating.
The family ask in lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Catawba County Humane Society, 3224 20th Avenue, SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Condolences may be sent to the Brittain family at www.drumfh-hickory.com.
The Brittain family has entrusted the funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home, Hickory, NC.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.drumfh-hickory.com for the Brittain family.
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