Leslie Anderson Britt, 95, of 317 E. Trout Street, Covington, Virginia, died Saturday, February 22, 2014 at his residence.

He was born January 15, 1919 in Clifton Forge, a son of the late Charles and Myrtle Bush Britt.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Britt was preceded in death by an infant son and a sister.

Mr. Britt served during World War II with the United States Navy.

He retired as a Millwright for MeadWestvaco after 43 years of service.

He was member of Calvary Christian Church; a Life member of the Curtis A. Smith Post 1033, Veterans of Foreign Wars; a Member of Local 675 Hall of Fame; Member of the Jackson River Technical Center Advisory Board; Charter member of the Alleghany Bass masters and former member of the Civil Air Patrol.

Surviving are his wife of 72 years, Mary Cales Britt of Covington; three daughters, Cheryl Marshall and husband, Barry of Covington; Judy Nay of Midlothian and Nancy Kessler and her husband, Stephen of Roanoke; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren and a special friend, J.K. Kershner of Covington.

The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Arritt Funeral Home.

The funeral service will be held Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Arritt Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Warren officiating.

The interment will follow in Lone Star Cemetery.