Photo courtesy of Swartz Funeral Home - Flint
Flint, Michigan
Mar 2, 1940 – Nov 16, 2024
BRIGGS, JOHN COBURN – Of Grand Blanc, age 84, passed away Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Henry Ford Genesys Hospital.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, November 22, 2024 at Court Street United Methodist Church, 225 West Court Street, Flint, Pastor Jeremy Peters officiating.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery.
Visitation 4 – 7 p.m. Thursday at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road.
Visitation will also be held at the church from 10 a.m. Friday until the time of the service.
John was born on March 2, 1940, the son of Roy and Helen (nee Auger) Briggs.
John graduated from Kearsley High School and the University of Michigan-Flint.
He was a certified public accountant and a partner at Lewis & Knopf, CPAs, retiring in 2000.
John was a lifelong member of the AICPA and a former member of the MICPA and the Hundred Club of Genesee County. He sat on the boards of Court Street Village Non-Profit and the James A. Welch Foundation.
John was a member of Warwick Hills Golf and Country Club, where he served as treasurer of the Board of Directors for two consecutive terms.
John enjoyed hunting at his property in Mio, Michigan, was an avid golfer, and a strong supporter of the Evans Scholars Foundation.
He leaves behind his devoted wife of 41 years, Ann;
son, Jeffrey (Karla) Briggs;
daughter, Jonnel Briggs;
grandchildren, Chloe and Jasper Briggs;
great-granddaughter, Calypso;
sister, Marian Briggs;
two special sisters-in-law, Bethe Carpenter and Sally Swartz; several nieces and nephews.
John was preceded in death by his parents and father and mother-in-law, Dr. R.H and Sarah Harper.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Flint Institute of Music or the Evans Scholars Foundation.
Ann I am so sorry for your loss. John and I had a lot of good times working together for 21 years. Wow, what a competitor on the golf course. He truly loved the game.
I will be forever grateful for the mentoring he provided as I grew my career as a CPA.
God Bless you Ann!
Archie Canterbury
November 23, 2024 | SWARTZ CREEK, MI | Coworker
May the angels welcome him to Paradise
Ernelle Taylor
November 19, 2024 | Grand Blanc, MI | Acquaintance
I am sad to learn of the passing of John. He was a good friend and league golfing bud who loved the game and our matches. My thoughts go out to the family and please know that he will be missed at Warwick Hills.
David Anderson
November 18, 2024 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
Ann, very sorry to hear about John. We have been friends since we were locker partners at Kearsley in the 7th Grade. In later years he became my Income Tax CPA for several years until his retirement. He had a unique sense of humor, and could make you laugh, even when he was preparing our tax return. We missed him after his retirement. For a few years I also played in the poker club with him.
Best,
Lanny Whetstone
Lanny Whetstone
November 18, 2024 | Grand Blanc, MI | Friend
Sending sincere condolences to the family. Sorry for your loss. May God give you strength in the days to come.
Karen Burdette
November 18, 2024 | Grand Blanc Township, MI
What a GREAT GUY! John had a wonderful sense of humor and could always bring a smile to my face!
Let the birdies be abundant in heaven Johnny Be Good!
Steven Bliss
November 18, 2024 | Grand Blanc, MI | Acquaintance