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

Ed was born December 5, 1952, to Clayton Edward and Eva Lucille
(Johnson) 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.