Richard ?Ricky? Dale Britnell, Jr., 54, of Orange, died Friday, November 11, 2011, at his residence.
Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 16, 2011, at Claybar Funeral Home Chapel in Bridge City. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park in Port Neches.
Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the funeral home.
Born in Orange, Texas on August 29, 1957, Ricky was the son of Richard Dale Britnell, Sr. and Jeanette Wise Britnell. He was owner and operator of Britnell Construction for 25 years. Ricky enjoyed going to the lake and restoring antique cars. He had a soft heart and loved helping people.
Preceded in death by his father, Richard Dale Britnell, Sr., Ricky is survived by his wife, Brenda Lynn Britnell; mother, Jeanette Wise Britnell; son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Amy Britnell of Bridge City; daughter, Kimberly Britnell of Houston; step-daughters, Emily Halfin of Fannett, Lynnsee Halfin of Bridge City; and step-son, Brant Halfin of Port Neches.
He is also survived by his grandchildren, Carley and Chelsea Britnell of Buna; sisters and brother-in-law, JoAnn Buffington of Bridge City, Sherry and James Lejeune of Bridge City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Serving as Pallbearers will be Chad Evans, Chuck Wedekind, Joey Walker, Harry Risher, Jerry Mercer and David McPherson.