Hunter is preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Gary Brittain; paternal great grandfather and great grandmother James R. (J.R.) Brittain and Jimmie Maxine (Free) Brittain, great grandfather J.E Holland; maternal grandmother, Berna Sue (Mash) Leggett; maternal great grandfather Bernard Mash; maternal great grandmother Wilma Dean (Dove) Mash.
Hunter is survived by his loving grandmother (legal guardian) and step grandfather Rebecca and Richard Payne; great grandmother Frankie Holland; siblings, Mystic Brittain. Hunter was to be a senior this upcoming school year at Beebe High School. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Here you'll find all collections you've created before. No one on the right organized marches or protests for these boys. And we are working to get petitions up to get all this signed to give it to our governor and our senators in the state and get a bill passed, a law for that., Hunter has lived with me for the past five years, Payne said. Hunter Brittain was the driver of a truck stopped by the deputy south of Cabot, along Arkansas Highway 89 at about 3 a.m. last Wednesday. A seventeen-year-old white boy from McRae, Arkansas, Hunter was a rising senior at Beebe High School. According to Abdul-Bey, the sheriff of Lonoke County has the opportunity to ensure that Davis never works as a police officer again by filling out the proper paperwork within 10 days of Davis firing. Learn more about merges. Staley said, We dont know how much of the incident was captured by the camera.. Winds NNE at 10 to 15 mph. Dr. James L. Brittain, age 83, of Birmingham passed away on January 4, 2022. Once the pandemic is over a larger celebration will be arranged to celebrate Phylliss life at a time and place to be determined. Benjamin Crump closed out the rally with the message to get registered to vote in order to make a difference. Hunter Brittain was born in Searcy, Arkansas, and lived in McRae, Arkansas. Promotional Rates were found for your code. The point of the voter registration booth was to sign up as many of Hunter Brittains friends and family as possible to help get the familys proposed bill for Hunters Law passed by legislators since you must be a registered voter to sign a petition. Hundreds of friends and family gathered at the Beebe Schools Auditorium to remember Brittains life, with most of the attendees wearing #JusticeforHunter t-shirts. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. Family members linked to this person will appear here. And will be dearly missed by family, friends, and everyone. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. "At his funeral today." You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. Upon Bills death in 1998, she moved back to IN and lastly to Bridgeport, WV in 2015 to live closer to family. I especially want to encourage you all. He said that when he found out that Brittain was a white teen, he decided then that they must come to Arkansas. Special agents assigned to the Criminal Investigation Division are leading the investigation at the request of the Lonoke County Sheriffs Department. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. This aint a police issue. Its a lot of young people. WebKilling of Hunter Brittain Talk Read View history At approximately 3:00 am ( CDT) on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was unarmed, was shot by Lonoke County sheriff's deputy Sgt. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Flowers are delivered by the preferred local florist of Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC. After he was shot He lived with his grandmother on the other side but she passed away so I took him in. That's because Hunter Brittain was white. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. 404 Dewitt Henry Drive, P.O. Cousins that are like siblings include Amelia, James, Ava, Macy, Rainey, Layla, Jessalynn, Alyssa, Jazmine, Jade, Faith, Jesse James, and many more..Visitation will be 6:00-8:00 p.m. Friday, at Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home, Beebe. Noah Hunter Brittain, 17, of McRae, Ark., passed away June 23, 2021. Hunter Brittain Obituary: In the loving memory of Hunter Brittain, we are saddened to inform you that Hunter Brittain, a beloved and loyal friend, has passed away. Recommend Noah Hunter's obituary to your friends. Be the first to share your favorite memory, photo or story of Noah Hunter. Try again later. There was a problem saving your notification. Justice doesnt have a color. The message throughout the rally was the same, calling for the human race to come together to combat the issue of police brutality and also to sign up to vote so that their voices could be heard on Election Day. We came here today to proclaim in unity that America, President Biden, the governor of Arkansas, and people all over the world will stand up with us and say that Hunter Brittains life matters..
Hunter Brittain was born in Searcy, Arkansas, and lived in McRae, Arkansas. The Washington Post reported that Rev. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Al Sharpton. I think of my own teenage brother, two years older than Hunter and, like him, a racing fan who just graduated from the NASCAR Technical Institute. Search above to list available cemeteries. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Noah Hunter Brittain I found on Findagrave.com. Crump then introduced Rev. Brittain, according to a news release from the state police, sustained a gunshot wound and was taken to a North Little Rock hospital where he died. In addition to supporting Hunters Law, the NAACP called for the decertification of Sgt. He dreamed of becoming a NASCAR driver. This browser does not support getting your location. I dont care about any of the evidence. Copyright 2020 WDTV. Hunter was known for his practical jokes, pranking, and making others laugh. Resend Activation Email. He served in Ministry for over 50 years, 25 of which he spent doing missionary work in Russia, which included starting Churches, developing pastoral schools, and You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Hunter was 17, so in another year, he would have been out. Enough is enough is enough. He had a lot of friends. This account has been disabled. PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR CAPS LOCK. Family of Hunter Brittain. Everyone that knew Phyllis was aware that the only thing she loved more than her sons was her grandchildren; Sydney, Micah and Elizabeth. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? During their long lives together, Phyllis and Bill had two sons, Stuart and Ross. Use Escape keyboard button or the Close button to close the carousel. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. A presentation of a bouquet of flowers is a special way of showing youre thinking of them and their loss, as the bright colours reflect the personality of the passed loved one. Michael Davis, the now former Lonoke County deputy who fatally shot Brittain. The AP will not be held liable for any delays, inaccuracies, errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of all or any part thereof or for any damages arising from any of the foregoing. Service will be live stream via Hunter-Odom Funeral Service Website. Hunter was a small-town country boy that was a little brother and big brother, not just to his siblings, but to those that he came in contact with. Veteran Thomas Lindsey (second from right) makes a stop in Beebe during his walk with the American flag to remember Hunter Brittains last seconds alive before he was killed during a traffic stop by an Lonoke County Sheriffs Office deputy. He was loved by all who knew him and now even worldwide. I cant be around a lot of crowds but I felt like I wanted to go out and do something, so I got a flag from my own shop and decided Id walk with the flag instead of driving it, he said while in the parking lot of the McAfee Medical Clinic on DeWitt Henry Drive in Beebe. Try again later. Burial will follow at Gardens of Gethsemane. You can directly shop your flowers on Amazon. WebHunter Brittain Profiles | Facebook People named Hunter Brittain Find your friends on Facebook Log in or sign up for Facebook to connect with friends, family and people you know. Kwami Abdul-Bey, political action chair of the chapter, acted as master of ceremonies for the afternoon. She was born Phyllis Cremation arrangements by Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home. Thats what we want!., Brittains uncle, Jesse Brittain, said he wanted everybody to be aware of how these police are murdering our children and other innocent people and there needs to be something done about it., They need more training, cameras on all the time, Brittain said. Phyllis Hunter Brittain, 82, of Bridgeport, WV passed away peacefully at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WW on June 23, 2020. In 2014, 18-year-old Keith Vidal was killed by a cop in North Carolina after suffering a schizophrenic episode. or anything. We'd love to hear eyewitness "Say his name, even though he's white.". Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. www.smithfamilycares.com. Brittain said the family has not received any information from the state police concerning where the investigation is on his nephew. ABOUT BEN CRUMP LAW Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. If you really want justice for Hunter, you cant just talk about it, you gotta be about it. GoFundMe Robert Newcomb, Davis attorney, said he plans to challenge the conviction. We encourage you all to respect the dead and accord the family heartbroken with the loss of a cherished one, some privacy as you leave a message in the comment session. Low 53F. He was a graduate of New Orleans Baptist Seminary. May you find comfort knowing that life continues forever in heaven even as the memories shared live forever in our hearts. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Rain likely. Hunter was a small-town country boy that was a little brother and big brother, not just to his siblings, but to those that he came in contact with. Hunters Law would require all Arkansas police officers to wear body cameras throughout the entire length of their shifts rather than just turning them on when theyre on a call to keep law enforcement officers accountable. She is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law; Stuart Edison Brittain and Cindy Ryckewaert of Missoula, MT, and Ross Alan Brittain and Erin (Lawrence) Brittain of Bridgeport, WV; three grandchildren, Sydney Alturas Brittain of Missoula, MT; Micah Lawrence Brittain and Elizabeth Grace Brittain of Bridgeport, WV; sisters-in-law Lyndall (Brittain) McCracken of West Lafayette, IN, Gretchen Brittain of Burlington, CO, and Janet Brittain of Shreveport, LA; brother-in-law Alan Brittain of Shreveport, LA; nieces Cheryl (McCracken) Reiff, Jennifer Hunter, Jane (Hunter) Nolan, Emily Brittain and Amy Brittain; and nephews Jeff Hunter, Jay Junter, Jon Hunter, Paul Brittain, Glen McCracken and Lee Brittain. accounts, the history behind an article. That same year she married Billy Dean Brittain of Washington, IN on July 27 at Bethany Church, promising to go wherever thou goest. During their 42 years of marriage they moved 12 times and lived in IN, NY, IL, FL, NJ, TX, CA and MI, faithfully fulfilling her promise. , journalist writing about the intersection of identity, politics, and public policy. Hunter Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home LITTLE ROCK (KATV) 17-year-old Hunter Brittain died of gunshot wounds in his neck and arm, according to the Pulaski County coroner's report released to KATV No justice, no peace. What we have to do is we have to make sure that the sheriff understands that we want this officer decertified. The police Hunter Brittain was born in Searcy, Arkansas, and lived in McRae, Arkansas. All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. for 1 day. Why is decertification important? Beebe, Ark. During their long lives together, Phyllis and Bill had two sons, Stuart and Ross. Hunter was to be a senior this upcoming school year at Beebe High School. This account already exists, but the email address still needs to be confirmed. This is a carousel with slides. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Phyllis Hunter Brittain, 82, of Bridgeport, WV passed away peacefully at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WW on June 23, 2020. Benjamin Crump and Devon M. Davis, the attorneys who represented the families of Trayvon Martin, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd, are representing the Brittain family. Phyllis Hunter Brittain, 82, of Bridgeport, WV passed away peacefully at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown, WW on June 23, 2020. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Hunters grandmother, Rebecca Payne, said, We want justice! Born in Baltimore, he was the son of the late Blair Harrison and Helen Isabelle Hunter Brittain. Her final move occurred on June 23rd as she passed into Heaven to meet her Lord and be rejoined with family that had preceded her. There was a problem getting your location. Hunter was a small-town country boy that was a little brother and big brother, not just to his siblings, but to those that he came in contact with. Log In or Sign Up Hunter Brittain See Photos Hunter Brittain See Photos Hunter Brittain See Photos Hunter Brittain See Photos Hunter Brittain See Photos Hunter The time has come for the white working class join hands with our Black brothers and sisters and say, quite simply, enough is enough. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Michael Davis near Its wrong for those policemen that shoot first and ask questions later. In addition, the chapter helped to plan a protest for after the funeral, located across the street from the Lonoke County Sheriffs office in Lonoke. Hunter was to be a senior this upcoming school year at Beebe High School. 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