Lyle Delbert Britton, Jr., 40, of Kenvir departed this life on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Pikeville Medical Center following a short illness. Born January 6, 1985 in Harlan, he had lived here all of his life. Lyle was a former retail worker for Family Dollar Stores, Inc. a miner at Powell Mountain and an Assistant Manager at Save-A-Lot. Lyle enjoyed playing video games with people all over the world. He loved to read and was also a history buff.

He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Bill H. and Verna Britton; and his father-in-law, Jesse Lockhart.

Survivors include his wife, Jessica Lockhart Britton, Kenvir; his parents, Lyle, Sr., and Dianna Phillips Britton, Smith, KY; grandparents, Dennis and Barbara Phillips; a sister, Savannah Morphew and husband, Joshua, Waynesville, MO; his nephews and niece, Kassidy and Jeremiah Morphew; Jesse (Kristina) Ward and Michael (Vanessa) Ward, that were like brothers to him; a great-nephew, Timothy Ward; a great-niece, Addison Ward; his mother-in-law, Lois Peace Lockhart; and his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Joy and Wayne Ward. Also surviving are his six fur babies, Cam, Sparky, Salem, Ace, Rocky and Jake; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins that loved him very much.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, from 3 until 5 pm at the Evarts Funeral Home. Funeral services will begin in the chapel at 5 pm with Pastor John Luttrell officiating.

Burial will be in the Daniels Cemetery at Smith at a later date.

A Gofundme account has been setup to assist Jessica with living expenses.

Evarts Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Lyle Delbert Britton, Jr.