Wallace W. Brittingham

Wallace W. Brittingham, age 86, of Delmar, passed on Sunday, November 4, 2007, at his home, with his family by his side. Wallace was born in Westover, Maryland, a son of the late Noah J. and Daisey Henderson Brittingham. Mr. Brittingham graduated from Washington High School in Princess Anne. After high school, he proudly served his country in the US Army during WWII. He worked for Ralston Purina before working in furniture sales at Montgomery Ward's. He enjoyed dealing with customers and made many lifelong friendships with his many co-workers. After leaving Montgomery Ward’s he worked with his sons at the Delmar I.G.A. Along with his wife, Mabel, he attended First Baptist Church of Delmar. He was an avid baseball fan and stuck with the Baltimore Orioles whether they were winning or losing. His family was his life, and he rarely missed a sporting event of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by his wife of over 60 years, Mabel Anna Brittingham; a daughter, Genelle Byrd and her husband, Wayne P. of Salisbury; 5 sons, Mike Brittingham and his wife, Sandy of Uniontown, PA, Rennie Brittingham of Delmar, Stuart Brittingham and his wife, Laura of Laurel, Shawn Brittingham and his wife, Rose Mary of Delmar and Gordon Brittingham and his wife, Cynthia of Kennesaw, Georgia; 11 grandchildren, Jayme, Joan, Katie, Carrie, Stacy, Katie, Joseph, Taylor, David, Kendall and David G.; and 2 great granddaughters, Mackenzie and Madelyn. Also surviving him are several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Jeff Brittingham, who passed in 1970; and 13 brothers and sisters. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, November 7, 2007 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 at Short Funeral Home, 13 E. Grove Street, Delmar, Delaware, and also Thursday from 1:00 to 2:00. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The Reverend Barry Devine will officiate. Interment will follow the services at St. Stephen’s Cemetery in Delmar. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to: First Baptist Church of Delmar, P.O. Box 200, Delmar, Delaware 19940, or to Delaware Hospice, 20167 Office Circle, Georgetown, Delaware 19947. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.shortfh.com.

Wallace W. Brittingham

March 28, 1921 - October 4, 2007