Robert Brittain, known as Bob, was 88 and living in Connelly Springs, North Carolina, when he died on December 20, 2011. Born September 15, 1923, in Burke County, he was a retired worker from Pauline Hosiery who enjoyed gardening, hunting and caring for animals, especially his dog Daisy. He is survived by two brothers, Howard Louie Brittain and Manuel Brittain, and a sister, Callie Carswell.

On the morning of December 20, 2011, Janey Stilwell Brittain, Robert’s 85-year-old wife, placed a 911 call at 8:04 a.m. and admitted to shooting him at their home on Cold Water St. Ext. Connelly Springs. The investigation determined that Janey Brittain shot Robert Brittain, resulting in his death.

Does anyone have memories of Robert or information about the family’s life in Connelly Springs that could add context to what happened?