Merle William Britt

Merle William Britt, 81, of Albemarle, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Merle was born April 27, 1944. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Jacqueline "Jackie" Britt; parents Hazel Gilbert Britt and Fred Shelby Britt; and sisters, Mary Eudy Paul and Diane Hartley.

Merle was a district manager for Frito Lay and Krispy Kreme, and later in his life, he returned to his hometown to help manage the family business. He enjoyed fishing and loved vacationing to the beach.

Survivors include daughters, Monica (Michael) Huneycutt of Albemarle, NC and Suzie Ehmann of North Myrtle Beach, SC; grandchildren, Britt, Dalton (and wife, Sydney), Spencer, Emma, Zachary; and great-grandchildren, Carly and Gwendolyn.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 10:00 am at Fairview Memorial Park in Albemarle. Burial will immediately follow at the Fairview Memorial Park at 1425 East Main Street, Albemarle.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to St. Jude's Children Hospital and Tillery Compassionate Care.

Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Britt family.