Britton, Paul W., resident of Amelia, 12/24/17, age 77. Beloved husband of Gaynell (nee Extine) Britton for 48 years. Devoted father of Rex and Deborah (Jason Sharp) Britton. Preceded in death by one Brother. Loving Grandfather of Kaitlyn and Kelsey Foster and great-grandfather of Austen Grace Rose. Family will receive friends for a Celebration of Life memorial visitation, Saturday Dec. 30, 2017 at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 4312 Amelia-Olive Branch Road, Batavia 45103 from 10 AM until 11 AM memorial service. Paul was a graduate of Amelia HS in 1958. Attended college at The Ohio State University, University of Cincinnati and Xavier University, where he received his PhD. Paul worked for the EPA for 30+ years. He was a 50 yr. member and Past Master of the Amelia Masonic F & AM Lodge #590 and Scottish Rite member. He was also a member of Order of the Eastern Star #338. He was a life time member of the Olive Branch United Methodist Church AKA Emmanuel United Methodist Church.