John E. "Jack" Briggs

1947 - 2026

John E. "Jack" Briggs obituary, 1947-2026, Wilmington, DE

John E. "Jack" Briggs

1947 - 2026

Upcoming Events

Feb

6

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

First Unitarian Church

730 Halstead Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

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John E. "Jack" Briggs Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 14, 2026.
John "Jack" Briggs passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 11, 2026. He was the son of Bernard E. and Mary Elizabeth "Betty" (Morris) Briggs, born in Milford, Delaware in 1947.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday, February 6, 2026 at 2pm at First Unitarian Church, 730 Halstead Road, Wilmington, DE 19803.

For the complete obituary, and to leave online condolences, please visit www.ChandlerFuneralHome.com.

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Upcoming Events

Feb

6

Memorial service

2:00 p.m.

First Unitarian Church

730 Halstead Road, Wilmington, DE 19803

Send Flowers