Robert Scott Britton

February 15, 1955 - June 6, 2026

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, teacher, and mentor, Robert Scott Britton, 71, Loachapoka, Alabama, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026.

Born February 15,1955 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Thomas and Patricia Britton, Robert grew up a military brat, at one point living in Kwajalein in the Marshal Islands, and moving to Springfield Missouri at just 6 months old. Eventually, his family ended up in California, where he spent most of his life, including Fairfield, Edwards, Camarillo and Santa Clara.

He attended college at Fresno State University, where he received his bachelor’s degree in Ag Education and continued to Cal Poly, where he received his Master’s. After graduation, Robert’s first teaching position was at Avenal High School. Throughout his expansive teaching career, he taught at multiple schools including Clovis High, Firebaugh, West Hills College and College of the Sequoias. In 2012, Robert moved to Auburn, Alabama, and after decades of teaching, shifted his career and became the Director of Research and Extension Center in the Animal Sciences Department for Auburn University; despite this, he took every opportunity to mentor and teach kids and colleagues even after stepping away from the classroom.

In October 2012, Robert married Jenny, and together they moved to Loachpoka, Alabama, where they spent their time tending to their many farm animals and enjoying the southern rural lifestyle.

Robert enjoyed fishing, teaching, and cheering on Auburn football, but found his biggest passion in raising beef cattle. He spent many years volunteering with the Alabama Cattlemen’s Association-most recently serving as the President of the Lee County Cattlemen’s Association from 2025-2026.

Known for his well-groomed mustache, Robert once won a backyard pool party for a Tom Selleck look-alike contest. He was also recognized for his big, black felt cowboy hat and wearing starched jeans whenever he judged livestock. He may have also been known for his scary driving skills. Most of all, he was known for being charismatic, and being friendly to everyone he met.

Robert is survived by his wife, brother Craig, sister Joann, children and stepchildren, as well as their spouses and a combined 20 grandchildren; Chris and Katie Britton, TJ and Alexis Britton, Bailey and Mark Hooker, Markie and Austin Jones, Cameron and Maddy Hageman, Seth and Ashley Hageman, and Faith and Tyler Perkins. He is preceded in death by his nephew Clayton Britton, and his mother and father.

Truthfully, it is impossible to put into words, in such a small amount of space,the life of a man who inspired so many, and was adored by many.

Memorial services will be held in Loachapoka, Alabama on July 18, 2026 at the Loachapoka Historical Society. A memorial service will also be held in California at a later date.