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Gordon Briggs Obituary

BRIGGS, GORDON C.; age 85; of Royal Oak; died January 13, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Geraldine; loving father of Gordon (Sue), Glenn (Jennifer), Gregory (Theresa), Gail, Gary (Nancy), and Gina (Jim) Seery; proud grandfather of 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren; dear brother of the late Willis Briggs, Betty Hull, Joseph "Pat" Briggs, and Josephine Shaw. Visitation Thursday 3 to 8 p.m. at the Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Home, 705 W. 11 Mile Rd. (4 blocks E. of Woodward), Royal Oak. In State Friday 10 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at the Prince of Glory Lutheran Church, Madison Heights. Memorials to the Prince of Glory Lutheran Church are appreciated. Share your memories at
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Published by The Oakland Press from Jan. 15 to Jan. 16, 2013.

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Len Wilson

January 10, 2021

Gordon was a SUPER neighbor.

Carmen b

January 18, 2014

To the Briggs family: There is a blessing beyond all the grief and tears if only we hold Gods hand He'll help us bear our sadness. (John 14:18)

Wanda Jackson

January 17, 2014

I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you and keep you. (Numbers 6:24)

bob armour

January 19, 2013

All of the Armour family wishes to extend our condolences with passing of your father.
We always enjoyed our times with the Briggs family. Smile with your memories

Len Wilson

January 17, 2013

Memories are all we have ! ! ! !

I remember when Mr. Briggs dressed as Santa Claus and visited all the homes on Windemere. He brought lots of joy to the Wilson children, Deirdre, Eric, and Patrick.

Len Wilson
Neighbor at 1426 E. Windemere

Amy , Shawn & Family (May) Bunker

January 17, 2013

Sorry to hear of your loss. Our love and prayers our with you. God Bless.

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