Guy received his formal education from the public school of Lancaster County, Virginia. Guy received his calling and was ordained as a minister of God’s word at the young age of fourteen. Guy went on to receive his Bachelor’s degree from Virginia Union University.
Guy would later join the United States Army, and served his tour in the country of Germany. It is here where met the love of his life, Irma Guts in 1958 and the two would pledge their union of holy matrimony in 1959. Guy would return to the United State with his wife Irma by his side. Guy and Irma would settle in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Guy would become an entrepreneur, providing cleaning services for residential and commercial clientele. Guy would work in his business until his illness. Guy and Irma attended First Presbyterian Church of Philadelphia. William (Guy) Brittingham was affectionately known as Uncle Billy by many family and friends
Preceding Guy in the call to receive their heavenly reward were his wife of fifty eight years Irma (July 3, 2017) and his sister Laura B. Washington (July 11, 2005). Cherishing Guy’s precious memories are his sisters, Joan B. Ball of Kilmarnock, Virginia; Catherine Hayes of the Lancaster Convalescent Home, Kilmarnock, Virginia; one brother, John H. Brittingham of White Stone, Virginia. Host of nieces, nephews, cousins, great nieces, great nephews, and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 11:30 AM to 1 PM at the Lamb Funeral Home, 101 Byberry Road, Huntingdon Valley, PA 19006. His funeral service will be held at 1 PM. Guy's interment will follow in Forest Hills Cemetery,