Sam Britton (July 30, 1956 – October 16, 2023) was a Republican member of the Mississippi Public Service Commission representing the Southern District, serving one term from January 2016 to January 2020.
Britton was married to Robin Robinson, a former state representative and sitting state senator, who was actively involved in the Methodist church, and competed in numerous marathons. He died on October 16, 2023 at the age of 67 from cancer.
Early life and education
Sam Britton was born on July 30, 1956 and grew up in Waynesboro, Mississippi.[1] His mother, Sytilee Britton, worked in the school lunch room and drove a school bus. His father, Ellis Britton, Sr., worked in the oil industry as a roughneck.[2][3]
Britton graduated from Jones County Junior College before attending the University of Southern Mississippi where he completed a business degree. After completing college, he worked at his uncle's pipeline construction business. In the early 1980s, Birton returned to the University of Southern Mississippi and got a degree in accounting. He then completed the requirements to become a CPA.[3]
Career
After college, Britton worked in the State Auditor and State Tax Commission offices before starting his accounting firm. He then shifted to investment banking. He was recognized in 2014 as a "Mississippi Leader in Finance" by the Mississippi Business Journal.[3][4]
Britton died on October 16, 2023 from cancer at the age of 67.[1]
Jones met his wife, Robin Robinson, in the fall of 1974 at college. His wife is the former state representative for the 88th district and is now the state senator for the 42nd district, assuming office in 2024.[1][3] They had one daughter together. He was Methodist and served in leadership positions in his local church.[4][3] He lived in Laurel, Mississippi.[2]
