William Ernold Britt

February 22, 1945 - December 22, 2020

William E. Britt, better known as Ernold, was born on February 22, 1945, to the union of Hugh Buster Britt and Jennie Mae Gibbons Britt in Hertford County, North Carolina. William joined Mill Neck Baptist Church of Como, NC at an early age but his present church is New Beginnings Baptist Church of Murfreesboro, Murfreesboro, NC where he served as a Deacon, Trustee, and an Usher, Shirley G. Johnson, Pastor. William attended Hertford County Public Schools and was later drafted in the United States Army. His passion for cooking came from the military where he served as a head cook. William was employed by Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding and retired in February 2008 as a Ship Fitter. In 1967, William met the love of his life and longtime companion, Ernestine and they were united in marriage on October 24, 1970. To this union was a daughter Kim Britt Ruffin and a son Brandon Matthew Cooper. William departed this life on Tuesday, December 22, 2020. He was preceded in death by his father, Hugh Buster Britt, mother Jennie Mae Britt, and brothers Jimmy, Bear, and James Sears. William leaves to cherish his memory: his wife, Ernestine Cooper Britt of Como, NC; daughter, Kim B. Ruffin (Steve) of Greenville, NC; son, Brandon Matthew Cooper of Como, NC; 2 goddaughters, Nicole Peoples and Lisa Harrell (Prince) both of Como, NC; two brothers, Hugh Britt of Como, NC and Michael Sears of Washington, DC; three sisters, Mary Elizabeth Isaac of Washington, DC, Zelma Jean Ebron of Lauderhill, FL and Zenora Sears of Washington, DC; two grandchildren, Alana and Breana; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.