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BORN
1925
DIED
2009
Ernest Briggs Obituary
Funeral: 1 p.m. Friday in Laurel Land Memorial Chapel, Fort Worth. Burial: Laurel Land Memorial Park. Visitation: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Laurel Land Funeral Home.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers the family requests you make a donation to your favorite charity.
Sgt. Maj. Ernest Briggs was a highly decorated war veteran who served his country for 26 years as a proud member of the U.S. Army. He served during World War II and the Korean War and retired from active duty. He worked for the Tarrant County Sheriff and probation offices. He was a member of Travis Avenue Baptist Church for over 40 years. Ernie was a member of the Fort Worth Moslah Shrine and a Mason.
He will be greatly missed by his loving friends and family.
Survivors: His loving wife of 58 years, Mathilde "Tillie." They were married June 17, 1950.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ernest Briggs
Hans Baumann
March 20, 2009
Das einzig Wichtige im Leben
sind die Spuren von Liebe,
die wir hinterlassen,
wenn wir weggehen.
Alan Parker
March 6, 2009
Ernie,
You were one of the best gardeners and fisherman I've met. Always ready with a story. Tillie, thanks for sharing him with the rest of us. We had fun.
Linda Moore
March 5, 2009
Ernest was a great neighbor and friend. He was "The greatest gardener ever!" and always willing to share his bounties with all his friends. Take care Ernest, we love you and miss you much. We will Take good care of Tilly. your friend
linda moore
March 5, 2009
To Briggs Family,
I worked with Ernie at the Miller Field Service Unit from 1992 to 2000, and he always took care of me. Our talks were in the afternoon after almost everyone was gone, and his stories were the best. He reminded me so much of my Dad, I will never forget how much he cared for me and made sure I was safe in my car at nite. I will miss him.......
Maria Luna, C.S.C.D.
Royce Mitchell
March 5, 2009
I have many memories of Ernie, many so vivid it seems like only yesterday. My earliest was a trip to Killeen to help him paint his rent house. We went over to Ft. Hood and watched the tanks roll in from the field, I can still feel the rumble. Speaking of rumble, the nights at the wrestling matches were fun, meeting some of the wrestlers, If I only thought about autographs instead of just being in awe! We trekked down to my grandparents to pick grapes, the proceeds from them was not intented for a teenager, but I managed a little every now and then. Ernie picked me up after school for a fishing lesson every now and then. But the one time I remember most was one late night after a friend and I had been in a fight with some others kids, I showed up on his doorstep. His advice, go home and tell your parents. Well we weren't getting along well, but that night it was some of the best advice I could have gotten. Thanks Ernie...for all the lessons.
Sue Clanton
March 5, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ernie for almost 20 years. I loved and respected him. He came to see me after he retired several times. He was a great person and a wonderful friend.
Love to the baron,
Lallay Tettleton
March 5, 2009
Dear Tillie,
Beautifull Lady, you were the light of his life. He is now watching out for you from haven.
He was a wonderful person and a trusted friend. I will miss his good advise and the stories he told.
He was most proud of being the Honor Guard at JFK's inauguration and conversing with the then President's Mother, Rose Kennedy.
You are in my thoughts and in my prayers. Love You.
Cody Renfro
March 5, 2009
To the Briggs Family,
I was with Mr. Briggs in his last moments with us here on this earth. I know now that he is dancing in Heaven, with NO PAIN. May the memories you shared together keep him close to your hearts always.
A Special note to Mrs. Briggs. I will continue to keep your family in my prayers. I know the Lord is in control, and that He allowed me to be there for you. I hope that my presence that day was enough. Thank you for being a loving wife. And a strong woman of God. I know that Mr. Briggs will be greatly missed. Know that one day you will see him again!
Clyde/Billie Pierce
March 5, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Gloria Rodriguez (CSCD)
March 5, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
CSCD EARLEAN JONES
March 5, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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