John Carrigan Britt passed away on January 3, 2018. A visitation will be held at Navarre Funeral Home on Sunday, January 7, 2018, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at Cedarcrest Cemetery on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 10:00 a.m., and a memorial service will take place at the Lee College Performing Arts Center on Monday, January 8, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. John did love flowers, but if you prefer, you may make a donation in John’s name to the Lee College Foundation, Britt Endowed Chair, at http://www.lee.edu/foundation/donate/britt-endowed-chair. To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.
John Carrigan Britt passed away on January 3, 2018. He was a widely known and beloved professor at Lee College in Baytown for 53 years, where he taught history and an honors American Studies course. He is credited by many students with recognizing their potential when they thought they had none, for pushing them to achieve excellence, and for helping them in a multitude of ways along their journeys. Beyond his remarkable teaching, John was also a caring husband, father, and grandfather. He will be sorely missed by all.
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