Ted Dellano Brittain, 86, of Shelby, NC died on May 4, 2021 at Atrium Health-Charlotte after a brief illness.

Born in Cleveland County on October 20, 1934, he was the son of the late Lennie H. Brittain and Sallie R. Brittain of Lawndale. He was a 1953 graduate of Piedmont High School. He served in the US Army for 2 years, and graduated from Howard's Business College. He was a member of Lafayette Street U.M. Church.

Ted worked for his father in construction, building houses all over Shelby and Cleveland County. He then worked for Jones and Honeycutt before starting a new company with Mike Shull. He later worked at Cleveland Lumber Company for 15 years. After retirement, he worked part-time at Food Lion for 7 years just to see and make new friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Gene Smith and Ed Hamrick, a step-son, Bobby Hunt, two sisters, Jackie Hamrick and Kay Lail, and a brother, Jimmy Brittain.

He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Faye Sain Brittain; daughter, Cathy Smith and companion, Alan Wilson of Shelby; daughter, Melanie Hamrick and companion, Robert Stamey of Boiling Springs; and step-daughter Sherry Hunt-Dedmon and husband Shane, of Chesnee, SC; three grandchildren, Tripp Smith (Emily), Brittany Burnett of Shelby, and Lauren Hamrick of Boiling Springs; two step-grandsons, Trey Ross of Shelby and Derek Ross (Brittany) of Columbus, GA; six great-granddaughters, Bristyl and Brooklyn Smith, Chloee and Ember Burnett, and Jaylee and Rinley Ross; and a brother, George Brittain (Mary Ruth) of Shelby.

At Ted's request, there will be no services.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com