Phil Cleodis “Smokey” Brittain, 75, of Connelly Springs, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at his residence.

Mr. Brittain was born on September 28, 1947, in Burke County, to the late Guy Brittain and Mildred Wilson Brittain. He was a United States Army Veteran, and was self employed as an auto mechanic.

Survivors include his sister, Debbie Brittain Lail and husband, Keith, of Hickory; niece, Lorie Gregory and husband, Dan, of Hickory; nephew,  Shane Propst and son, Emery, of Hickory; grand-nephews, Daniel Sigmon and Brandon Rogers and wife, Jodie; and great-grand niece, Emma and great-grand nephews, Luke and John.

A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 P.M.  Sunday September 3, 2023 in the Chapel of Heritage Funeral Service in Valdese, with Rev. James McCoury officiating. Military honors will follow the service by the N.C. National Guard and the Caldwell County Honor Guard.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 326 Valdese, NC 28690.

An online guestbook and obituary are available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.

Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory of Valdese is serving the family.