Joe "Gene" Briggs

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Joe Briggs Obituary

NEWPORT NEWS - Joe 'Gene' Briggs died Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2008, at home.
Born in Dillon, S.C., on Dec. 8, 1951, to Boyd and Tela Briggs, he spent his youth in High Point, N.C., before moving to Williamsburg and growing up under the loving care of his second father, Bruce 'Tex' Dyer.
Gene graduated from James Blair High School in 1970 and graduated from Christopher Newport on the dean's list with a major in Economics.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Tina Briggs; two daughters, Brooke Briggs and Katie Briggs; grandson, Ashton Briggs, and granddaughter, Kaylee Briggs; two brothers, Jim Briggs and Ward Bowman; and sister-in-law, Sherrill Bowman.
Gene never met a stranger he would not befriend and would give anyone the shirt off his back. He leaves many friends to treasure his memories.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. today, Saturday, Aug. 23, at Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News.
The family asks that donations be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Assoc. of Norfolk or the Fallen Officers Fund, c/o Newport News Police Department.
Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.

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Published by Daily Press on Aug. 23, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Joe Briggs

7 Entries

Pamela Barnaby

September 4, 2008

To the Briggs Family,

We moved next door to Gene about a year ago and since then we became friends. He always let us borrow his tools and his truck and was just a really nice, friendly guy. All he wanted was a friend. I wish I had gotten to know him a little better. I'm sorry for your loss and I will keep your family in my prayers.

David & Pamela Barnaby

Vickie Edgar

August 26, 2008

Dear Briggs Family,

I was so sadden to hear the news about Gene. He was a wonderful friend, the life of every party and always had a good joke to make you smile. I graduated from James Blair HS with him and we commuted to Christopher Newport College just about every day for 2 years One of the things that we both enjoyed were fast cars and Gene always had one of the best. In fact, I think Gene still holds the fastest time from James York Shopping Center (this is where we started from each morning) to the Christopher Newport Campus. Yes, all those stories he told about driving fast were all true.

I have nothing but fond memories of him and I will miss him. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,

Vickie Clingenpeel Edgar

Barb Cork

August 25, 2008

For Brooke and Justin,

I was so saddened when Chet called me and told me the news about your Dad. It was the same evening that I was telling Suzanne about seeing Justin's picture in the Daily Press and feeling so proud. Your Mom and Dad were wonderful neighbors; we all had a lot of fun together. As you have learned by now, life isn't always a "bed of roses" but your Dad always had a smile on his face. I will cherish all those wonderful memories that do not seem so long ago....but are!
Please know that your are in my thoughts and prayers and if you need me, just call; you know where to find me. Love to all, Barb Cork

Barbara Stevens

August 24, 2008

Dear Family And Friends,
We were very sad to hear about Gene's passing. I first met Gene on a bowling league at Denbigh Lanes. He was the kind of person that was easy to like and ready to help at any time. My husband and I shared many great times at the bowling alley with Gene and also at his parents house enjoying our Redskins games. We had not seen him for a few years but he was in our thoughts quite often.

Barbara And Darrel Stevens

From the Staff of Mary Agnes Home and Health Care Svs.

August 23, 2008

Dear family and friends:
I am sorry for your loss. I send my deep condolences to you. "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ, the Father of tender mercies and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our tribulation. 2nd Corinthians 1:3

Kelly Jackson

August 23, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the family during this time of need. While we only met Mr. Briggs briefly, we know how much he was loved by Justin and Tina Briggs. May the peace and guidance of God be with you in the days ahead. We are truly saddended for your loss.

Rodney, Kelly, Brynn, Baryck Jackson

Wayne & Barbara Jackson

August 23, 2008

To those who read this , my wife and myself have known Gene for about 15 years, after selling him the blue chevy truck, he would come by and tell me how much he liked it, 2 weeks before he passed he came over and I gave him some fish that I caught and my wife gave him some corn and tomatoes, he was very grateful for everything, he had a smile like a kid in a candy store, he told us then he had about a year left , we told him if he needed anything to call us,we did not know he would be gone this quick, Gene, God Bless you and your family

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