Sam Britt

Jerry Walter "Sam" Britt, 48, of Ooltewah, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 31, 2011.He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert W. Britt Sr., and Betty Walker; brother, Robert W. Britt Jr.; and sister, Marsha Jean Britt.He was of the Baptist faith.He learned to be a brick mason at a young age and worked in construction. He later became a roofer and a plumber and was employed with B & B Plumbing prior to his disability.Sam was a hard working man and was loved by everyone that knew him. He will be dearly missed.Survivors include his loving dog, "Little Man", three sisters, Robbie Rounsaville, Darlene Cox, both of Ooltewah, Brenda Parker, of Soddy-Daisy; nieces, Stacy Catchings, Larissa Grimes, Diane Mabe, Jennifer Edmonds; nephews, James Payne II, Rodney Grimes, Steve Painter, Allen Morgan, Kelvin Morgan, Robert Britt III, Shawn Foote; aunts, uncles and several cousins.Graveside services will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday at Ooltewah Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Willerson and Joe Lewis officiating. Daniel Foote, Darrell Farrow, Matt Kiser, Mitchell Kiser, Shawn Harris and B. J. Harris will serve as pallbearers.There will be no visitation at the funeral home.Please share your thoughts and memories online at www.ChattanoogaValleyViewChapel.com.Arrangements by Chattanooga Funeral Home, Valley View Chapel, 7414 Old Lee Highway.