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Originally from Mount Holly N.C., he joined the Merchant Marines in 1945 at the age of 17, where he stormed the beaches on D-Day. He also served during the Korean War from October 1950 to October 1952 and then joined the Army Reserves until 1956 when he moved to Hopewell. He joined the Hopewell Police Department in 1956 and retired in 1981 at the rank of captain.
After retiring he and his wife moved to Charles City where they attended Elko Union Church and he served as a deacon and was awarded the title of Deacon Emeritus.
The family will receive friends on Monday August 25, 2008 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nelsen Funeral Home, 214 North 6th Ave., where services will be held 11 a.m. on Tuesday, August 26, 2008. Interment to follow at Bermuda Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Elko Union Church Building Fund, 6861 Elko Road, Sandston VA, 23150.
Condolences may be registered @ www.NelsenCares.com
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Bill Briggs, Sr.
August 25, 2008
Aunt Sarah,
I am going to miss uncle Jack a lot. He was always a big part of family get togethers.
Bill and Mary Ann Briggs
MARK BRIGGS
August 24, 2008
SARAH, JACK WILL BE MISSED DEARLY. I ONLY WISH WE COULD HAVE GONE BACK JUST ONE MORE TIME.
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