Russell D. Brittingham, 78

SALISBURY, Md. - Russell D. Brittingham, of Salisbury, formerly of Selbyville, Del., passed away on Friday, May 30, 2008, at home. He was 78.

He was born to the late Dee and Mildred Williams Brittingham on April 18, 1930.

Russell was a retired banker retiring with 46 years of service.

He retired in 1995 from the Baltimore Trust Co. in Selbyville, Del.

Russell was formerly a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Selbyville.

He was a member of Asbury United Methodist, Salisbury, a member of the Doric Masonic Lodge 30 A.F. & A.M., Millville, Del., and the Delaware Consistory, Wilmington, Del.

Russell was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Navy.

He was an avid golfer.

He was a member of the Ocean City Golf Club and a member of the Salisbury Elks Club, Salisbury.

Russell had been a member of the American Institute of Banking.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Iris Clogg Brittingham who passed in 2000.

He is survived by his fiancé, Shirley Tyndall; a brother, Wayne L. Brittingham and his wife Doris of Dagsboro, Del.; a niece, Denise J. Farber of Dagsboro; two great- nieces, Katlyn and Kara Farber; adopted sons, Tim Tyndall and his wife Beth of Newark, Md., Larry Tyndall and his companion Bob Feuer of Kansas City; and adopted grandchildren, Danny, Megan, and Ashley.

Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Watson Funeral Home, 211 S. Washington St., Millsboro, where a Masonic Service will be prior to the funeral service. Friends may call one hour before.

Rev. Glenn Catley will officiate.

Interment will be in Prince Georges Cemetery, Dagsboro.

Instead of flowers, the family asks that donations to any local hospice in Russell's name would be appreciated.