What is your first memory of James? Share a favorite memory you have of James. Tell us about a special moment you shared with James. Describe a time when James made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about James? Talk about a shared experience you had with James. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of James. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving James. What is something you learned from James?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Obituary

Guest Book

James Briggs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Mar. 29, 2007.

James Briggs was born Dec. 7, 1936 in Midland. He was a Carver High Graduate. He worked for several years as a Truck Driver, and then worked many years at MISD, retireing because of illness. He passed away March 27, 2007.

Preceding him in death were his parents, David, and Bertha Briggs, his wife Mary Magdalene Tisdale,a daughter Yvonne Massilngill, and a set of twins, Billy Ray and Willie Jay.

He leaves to cherish his memories, hif wife Luvonia Royal Briggs, sons, James B. Briggs Sr. (Shelia P.), Dallas, Warren Briggs (Shelia R.) Arlington, David Lee Briggs (Irma) Midland, Larry Reyes Sr. (Diana), Denver, Goldman Briggs (Patricia), Sache. His daughters, Geraldine King Harris, Californiia, Veraldine King Forster, Dallas, Cindy Reyes Corral (Ernesto), Midland.Irene Reyes Sanchez (Thomas) Midland, Alesha Starr Briggs, Dallas, Aunts, Charlesta Curry, (M.C.) Midland, Dorthy (California)

His extended family, Poetry Royal, Hobbs Vincent Royal (Stacy), Andrews, Juanita Evans (Jimmy Jo), Houston, Sharon Stewart (Henry), Allen, Cynthia Royal, Lewisville, Jackie Hill, Denton Angelique Douglas (Mark), Midland Angela Jones (Michael) Midland, Fifty four grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren, and other relatives and friends.

Funeral Services will Be Friday at 11 am at the Thomas Funeral Home Chapel, James B Briggs Sr. of Lancaster Community Baptist Church, officiating. Burial will be in Serenity Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Sign James Briggs's Guest Book

Not sure what to say?

Recent Activity

April 24, 2007

Stephany Cottrell posted to the memorial.

April 9, 2007

James Briggs Jr. posted to the memorial.

April 6, 2007

Shelia P. Briggs posted to the memorial.

7 Entries

Stephany Cottrell

April 24, 2007

Too my many Cousin that carried the name Briggs and those who didn't .uncle James We the Cottrell Family sends our deepest sympathy too you all if there anything we can do we are there for you,

James Briggs Jr.

April 9, 2007

He was truly a loving man.
He had plenty of children, grand-children, and great-grand children to prove that. As the only grandson who bears his first and last name, I will be sure that this world in which we live today, understands what it means to be a descendent of James Briggs of Midland, Texas. I thank God for my dad my, who showed such courage to stand before family, friends, and loved ones and preach a heart-filled powerful message at grandaddy's home-going services. He was strong for all of us. Grand we love so much. R.I.P.

Shelia P. Briggs

April 6, 2007

I take this oppurtunity to say that we are going to really miss Daddy Briggs, just on the other day
Goldman, Warren and I were setting on the porch steps in Midland, Texas.
Just talking about the recent events of dads passing. How that he just came down to bewith us for Christmas We had a wonderful time.

As a matter of fact what made this trip so special is the fact that he had things to get in his way that was trying to hinder his travel to be with us.

But God saw him through. You know there is a saying for us to live for the moment. And James Briggs did just that. I had the chance to know James Briggs in 1978, through his son James B. Briggs Sr.

When I met him he had that warm gentle, awesome smile showing those big peices of gold in his mouth.

He never met a stranger and his friendship was genuine. On the day I met him he told me to call him daddy.

I was excited to know that this man was willing to accept me as his daughter inlaw. At his home going service his son James B. Briggs Sr. and James Briggs Jr.
did and awesome tribute for him.

I am not braging because I am realated to these guys. But I hope that God allowed daddy to view his on service.

Whenever I hear those big trucks with pipes on them it reminds me of Dad.

We are going to truly miss him and we sure did love him.

We look forward to seeing you again, because we know that you had a chance to receive the awesome gift God had for you and that was Salvation.
Your daughter inlaw Shelia P. Briggs. Dallas, Texas

Patricia Downey

March 30, 2007

I'm sorry to hear of your loss. I pray God keeps you all strong through this difficult time. God Bless you all.

How you can show support

Donate in Memory

Make a donation in memory of your loved one.

Add photos

Share their life with photo memories.

Plant trees

Honor them by planting trees in their memory.

Follow this page

Get email updates whenever changes are made.

Send flowers

Consider sending flowers.

Share this page

Invite other friends and family to visit the page.

Janetta White

March 29, 2007

To the Briggs Family:
Words can never say what our hearts convey in such a time as this. We extend our most heartfelt condolences to you and pray for you especially now. Love Jewel Lee
White and Mrs. Annie B (Hicks) Colvin.

velma brooks-johnson

March 29, 2007

To My family.Veraldine and Geraldine and all of my play brothers and sisters. Daddy James was my play father because of friendship in the family for the past40 years.I want you to know that precious stone is gone but his smile will forever be here.
God said "servant well done come on home. I love all of you and will keep you in my prayers.

Showing 1 - 7 of 7 results