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Robert Briggs Obituary

Robert J. Briggs Athens Robert J. Briggs, age 60, of Athens, Michigan passed away Sunday December 6, 2009. He was born May 7, 1949, in Vicksburg to Robert and Laura (Slack) Briggs. He graduated from Vicksburg High School in 1967. He married Sharon Conine on August 22, 1968. He enjoyed working in the garage making countertops and cabinets, and talking. He also loved playing with his great grandchildren. Many would describe him as ornery and stubborn; as well as admirable, generous, and devoted to his family. He was preceded in death by his father Robert Briggs and his brother Dennis Briggs. Bob is survived by his wife Sharon of 41 years also his 3 children, Robert (Shellie), Michele, Sherri, 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, his mother Laura, his brother George, and sister Kristine. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the family. Service: 12 o'clock Friday December 11, 2009 with Pastor Marvin Savola officiating with full military honors by the Athens V.F.W. Post 5319 at the Spencer Family Funeral Home in Athens. Arrangements by Spencer Family Funeral Home, Athens. To share memories please visit www.spencerfamilyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Dec. 10, 2009.

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December 17, 2009

Sharon,
It's been many years since I last saw you, but was so very sorry to hear of the loss of your husband.
May God bless and comfort you,
Barbara (Coomes) Homoki
Union City, MI

jeff gaudrault

December 13, 2009

i just found out i'm sorry for your loss

Petra Jones

December 11, 2009

Rob, I am truly sorry to hear of your loss. Your Dad was a great guy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 10, 2009

Dear Robbie - my thoughts are with your family. Brent sure enjoyed picking on your dad, and the AWESOME projects he completed at the cabin will always remind us of him.
Sincerely,
Kim Ardrey

JILL WYMAN

December 10, 2009

Sharon and Family: We are so sorry for your loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you through your grief. Let the precious memories help to heal your Wounded Hearts. He will be missed because he certainly could make you to smile with his cantankerous ways. Jill Wyman, Gary Prater, Aleisha Shaffer xoxo

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