Robert Derwood Brittingham Sr.

Robert Derwood Brittingham Sr., 80, of Beaufort, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at Carteret Health Care.

A funeral service to honor Robert’s life will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, November 23rd at Cedar Island Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Nelson Koonce and Pastor Jonathan Griffin. Interment will follow at Cedar Island Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Friday, November 22nd at Cedar Island Methodist Church. For those unable to attend, the service can be viewed through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. The service will remain on the Funeral Home website for 90 days.

Born on September 6, 1944, in Morehead City, NC, Robert was the son of the late Bill and Arlene Brittingham. A proud veteran, he served his country with honor and distinction in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, Robert dedicated 32 years of his career to working as a Production Control Supervisor with Civil Service at Cherry Point.

Robert had a deep appreciation for the outdoors and took every opportunity he could to go fishing and hunting. He was an active man who enjoyed bowling and was known for his smooth moves on the dance floor whenever a good tune played. In his younger years, his favorite sport was baseball where his athleticism was seen time and time again.

A devoted man of faith, Robert was a member of East Point Church in Otway, where he drew strength and inspiration. He will be lovingly remembered as a devoted and supportive husband of 55 years, an amazing father, proud grandfather and great-grandfather, and the best "Pop" ever.

Those remaining to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Mae Brittingham; daughters, Melinda Davis (Buddy) of Atlantic, NC, and Brenda Bridgers (Todd) of Otway, NC; son, Robby Brittingham (Wendy) of Otway, NC; sister, Billie Massey (Jesse) of Boerne, TX; brother, Buddy Brittingham (Kim) of Beaufort, NC; sister-in-law, Marcella Brittingham of Cedar Island, NC; grandchildren, Jasmine Davis, Kelly Styron (Richard), Megan Davis, Carson Fulcher (Matthew), Marlee Brittingham, Wyatt Bridgers, Warren Bridgers, and Will Bridgers; and great-grandchildren, Emily Davis, Richard Styron Jr., Willow Styron, Summer Styron, and Tucker Davis.

In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Britt, and brother, Ralph Brittingham.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Island Methodist Church, 2943 Cedar Island Rd., Cedar Island, NC 28520.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.