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. I dont apologize for that, said Sharpton, which earned him a standing ovation from the congregation. Noah Hunter Brittain, 17, of McRae, Ark., passed away June 23, 2021. Welcome! He dreamed of becoming a NASCAR driver. Though our words can do little, we hope our thoughts and prayers will encourage you this period and always as you mourn, the passing soul. Service will be live stream via Hunter-Odom Funeral Service Website. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. Thank you for reading! An Arkansas sheriffs deputy shot and killed a 17-year-old male during a traffic stop early Wednesday, but authorities arent saying what led to the fatal, An Arkansas sheriffs deputy who fatally shot a teenager during a traffic stop was fired Thursday after the sheriff said he did not activate his body. There was an error deleting this problem. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Failed to remove flower. A lot of people are asking why is the NAACP out here fighting for a white teenager that was killed by the police were out here because justice does not have a qualifier. Hunter was known for his practical jokes, pranking and making others laugh. Attorney Ben Crump stands next to Hunter Brittains casket at the Beebe High School Auditorium before his memorial service in Beebe, Ark., on Tuesday, July 6, A system error has occurred. Once the pandemic is over a larger celebration will be arranged to celebrate Phylliss life at a time and place to be determined. 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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 Black people are more than three times as likely to be killed by police, Everyone Practices Cancel Culture | Opinion, Deplatforming Free Speech is Dangerous | Opinion. The only way were going to pass this law is if we get everybody out here to support us. Its wrong for those policemen that shoot first and ask questions later. In 2015, 19-year-old Zachary Hammond was shot and killed by an officer when the passenger in his car attempted to buy marijuana from an undercover cop. GREAT NEWS! Yes, Hunter represents an often-overlooked reality: White working-class and poor Americans are also disproportionately victims of police brutality. 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. No one said their names, except preceded by "what about" whenever police brutality against Black Americans was brought up. He lived with his grandmother on the other side but she passed away so I took him in. Please log in, or sign up for a new account to continue reading. Please contact Find a Grave at [emailprotected] if you need help resetting your password. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. To leave a condolence message, add photos, or add videos, please login with your name and email. 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. Full week print subscribers are entitled toFREEunlimited online and eEdition access through The Daily Citizen All-Access. In 2014, 18-year-old Keith Vidal was killed by a cop in North Carolina after suffering a schizophrenic episode. Justice doesnt have a gender. www.smithfamilycares.com. 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. Among the speakers were several local pastors, as well as nationally-known civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump and civil rights activist, the Rev. Hunter was to be a senior this upcoming school year at Beebe High School. Hunter This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Material from the Associated Press is Copyright 2023, Associated Press and may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. "Say his name, even though he's white.". He said supporters of Brittain in the shooting being investigated by the Arkansas State Police have been meeting nightly at six oclock at the Lonoke County jail, but he wanted to do something a bit different. Now they've finally tied the knot, Arkansas Deputy Fatally Shoots Teenager During Traffic Stop, Deputy Who Shot Arkansas Teen Fired For Leaving Body Cam Off, Civil Rights Leaders Rally As Services Are Planned For White Officer-Slain Teen. 2017-2023 Tribute Archive. Drag images here or select from your computer for Noah Hunter Brittain memorial. He then said that justice should be given to everybody and should not have to be qualified. 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. Funeral will be 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at the Beebe Schools Auditorium. Weve updated the security on the site. No justice, no peace. Our deepest condolences and heartfelt prayers are with the family and friends. Be Nice. Funeral will Oops, something didn't work. Closed Captioning/Audio Description Complaints, https://giving.ncsservices.org/App/Giving/ncs-3183. While Lindsey was focused on remembrance, other members of Brittains family said they want justice. Copyright 2023, Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Inc. Hunter was known for his practical jokes, pranking, and making others laugh. He later died at North Little Rock Hospital. However, her greatest passion was her family. Edward "Bud" Leroy Brittain Sr. Edward "Bud" Leroy Brittain Sr., age 70, of Street, MD passed away on November 24, 2013 at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, MD. Smith-Westbrook Funeral Home Whatever we have to do I want to be there, because I want his family to know that we dont come for just one race. Justice is justice, Abdul-Bey said. After graduation, he had dreams of becoming a Nascar driver. GoFundMe Robert Newcomb, Davis attorney, said he plans to challenge the conviction. The officer reportedly said, "I don't have time for this shit," shortly before killing Vidal in his home, while his parents watched helplessly. Sorry, there are no recent results for popular videos. Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Please received our heartfelt condolences. You can directly shop your flowers on Amazon. Charli Brittain, Dakota Leggett, Marshall Pruitt, and Mason Pruitt; uncles, James Brittain (Mary), Harley Brittain (Kasi), Jesse Brittain (Kelly, and Jeremy Mash; father, Michael Brittain; and mother, Tamara Leggett. Sharpton eulogized 17-year-old Hunter Brittain, who was shot and killed by a white Lonoke County sheriffs deputy, Sgt. Charli Brittain, Dakota Leggett, Marshall Pruitt, and Mason Pruitt; uncles, James Brittain (Mary), Harley Brittain (Kasi), Jesse Brittain (Kelly, and Jeremy Mash; father, Michael Brittain; and mother, Tamara Leggett. 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. The rally included several additional speakers, including Brittains family pastor Rick Lehr and his uncle Jesse Brittain. Phone: 501-882-5412 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. A memorial service was held Wednesday for Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old who was gunned down last month by a Lonoke County sheriffs deputy during a routine traffic stop. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. WebFamily and friends of17-year-old Hunter Brittaingathered outside the Lonoke County sheriff's officer for a second night Thursday and demanded answers from the agency after a Be Truthful. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. Due to the pandemic, a small service will be held for her WV friends and family on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at Bridgeport United Methodist Church at 2:30 pm with Rev. There was a problem getting your location. He defended himself against rumors and remarks that he only came to Arkansas to attend Brittains funeral for publicity purposes by stating that he, in fact, did. Brittain said the family has not received any information from the state police concerning where the investigation is on his nephew. He was the latest victim of police brutality in the United States. or anything. Try again later. Please log in, or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading. Learn more about managing a memorial . The Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday at Beebe First Baptist Church. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Make sure that the file is a photo. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. www.smithfamilycares.com, OBITUARY SUBMITTED BY: Like Floyd and Garner and Brown, he was unarmed. During their long lives together, Phyllis and Bill had two sons, Stuart and Ross. "Hunter Brittain's life mattered just as much as Andrew Brown's," he writes, referencing the killing of yet another Black man by police earlier this year. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Family of Hunter Brittain. Please enter your email and password to sign in. $1.00
Hunter was to be a senior this upcoming school year at Beebe High School. 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 Click a candle below to add a candle to your message. Charli Brittain, Dakota Leggett, Marshall Pruitt, and Mason Pruitt; uncles, James Brittain (Mary), Harley Brittain (Kasi), Jesse Brittain (Kelly, and Jeremy Mash; father, Michael Brittain; and mother, Tamara Leggett. Crowds gathered last week outside the Lonoke County Sherriff's Office chanting "No justice, no peace" just as they do when unarmed Black people are killed. And yet, none of these cases ever solicited outrage from the #AllLivesMatter brigade. 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. Wrong is wrong, whether you have on blue jeans or blue uniforms. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Like so many country boys, Hunter enjoyed the little things in life: fishing, riding dirt bikes, 4-wheelers. 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. Just trying to fix his truck. And will be dearly missed by family, friends, and everyone. Flowers are delivered by the preferred local florist of Hunter-Odom Funeral Services | Rocky Mount, NC. 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. Over the past several years, we have begun a reckoning in this country about violence committed by agents of the state against Black and brown citizens. Hunter loved his family and friends very much. August 17, 1938 January 4, 2022. Resend Activation Email. It is downright sinful. Upon Bills death in 1998, she moved back to IN and lastly to Bridgeport, WV in 2015 to live closer to family. Payne said the nightly gatherings outside the Lonoke County jail are still continuing. 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. 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. Al Sharpton will speak at the funeral of Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old McRae teen fatally shot by a Lonoke deputy during a traffic stop last week. A 2020 study by the People's Policy Project found that "whites in the poorest areas have a police killing rate of 7.9 per million, compared to 2 per million for whites in the least-poor areas." Hunter Brittain was born in Searcy, Arkansas, and lived in McRae, Arkansas. Beebe, Ark. Skylar Baker-Jordan writes about the intersection of identity, politics, and public policy based. He loved fishing, riding 4-wheelers and dirt bikes. %privacy_policy%. Recommend Phyllis's obituary to your friends. All rights reserved. Thomas Lindsey said he would present the flag, which was signed by those he met on the way, to Brittains family. All rights reserved. Meanwhile, Black civil rights leaders are left to speak for white victims of police brutalityas they have done for Hunter Brittain, standing alongside his family and friends in their own community. For Customer Service please call: 1-888-610-8262. 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. A Kensett resident decided to take a walk Monday with the American flag from Searcy to El Paso in memory of his cousin, Hunter Brittain, the 17-year-old from McRae who was shot and killed by a Lonoke County Sheriffs Office deputy during a traffic stop early last Wednesday morning. 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. 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