Donald Dewayne Brittain

    Donald Dewayne Brittain, a longtime resident of Trenton, Missouri, died of natural causes at his home on Saturday July 27, 2024.  He passed away one day before his 70th birthday.  Donald, known as Don by his family and friends, was born in Jackson County, MO.   on  July 28,1954  to his loving parents  Beulah Doris Wendt and Don Larry Brittain who preceded him in death.                            

    Don grew up with his siblings in rural communities throughout Missouri. He grew up riding bikes and playing in the country and teasing or being teased by his siblings all while making childhood memories with them.  Don is survived by his brother Larry Brittain & wife Lori of Trenton, MO., Dennis Brittain & wife Sheryl of Medford, OK., Brad Johnson & wife Rebecca of Trenton, MO., and Tommy Brittain of Trenton, MO.  He is also survived by his sister Donna Souders & husband Gerald of Jamesport, MO.      

     Don attended his educational years in Trenton, MO. and high school at Grundy R-V in Galt, MO. where he met the love of his life Vicki Vandel. They were united in marriage in 1972 and to this union 3 daughters were born. He is survived by daughters Amy Trauernicht & husband Randy of Kirksville, MO., Sherry Brittain-Majewski of San Tan Valley, AZ., and Carla Howard of Kirksville, MO. Don is also survived by his only son Michael Brittain & wife Ashley of Williams, AZ, thirteen grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren and one step-daughter Susie White of Hiawatha KS. from his second marriage to Cathy.  Don is preceded in death by an infant grandson as well as being survived by numerous Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nieces, and Nephews.

     Early in his life after high school Don was saved and baptized in the Baptist Church of Galt, MO.  Don joined the United States Navy and   after an honorable discharge from the navy he made a career of working on the oil wells throughout Oklahoma and Texas. Don also spent a period of his life farming and he worked for the railroad. He loved to fish and be out on the boat and always had a passion for racing stock cars and go karts. He just liked cars no matter if it was a hot wheels car or a model car and his pride and joy was always his 55 Chevy that he has had for over half of his life.

     Family visitation will be held Friday, August 2, 2024 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Slater-Neal Funeral Home, Trenton, Missouri. Military rites will be at 6:00 P.M.

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