VIRGINIA BEACH — Arthur Keiffer “Art” Britt, 79, passed to his heavenly home Friday, Aug. 21, 2020.
Art had a long career of service to his country, beginning with the U.S. Air Force Air Police Security. At the end of his military tour in Europe, he continued his government career in civil service and joined the Federal Air Marshall Service (Sky Marshals) in 1971.
From there, he transitioned into U.S. Customs Service law enforcement as a special agent. He worked extensively with the Border Patrol and the Air and Marine Interdiction Division to prevent smuggling operations across the country. He was selected to serve on President Clinton’s security detail during his presidential campaign in 1992. After retiring from federal service, Art worked with the Pinkerton Agency (later Top Guard) as security supervisor for the Virginia Beach Pavilion/Convention Center. Next, he became head of security at the Norfolk Academy, from which he retired in 2016.
He is survived by his wife, Cynthia.
He will be interred Friday, Aug. 28, in Snow Hill, North Carolina, near his brother, John Calvin Britt, who preceded him in death in February. A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 29, at Calvary Assembly of God, 4925 Providence Road, Virginia Beach.
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