Michael Hugh Briley

Michael Hugh Briley obituary, Greenville, NC

Michael Hugh Briley

Michael Briley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory - Greenville on Feb. 11, 2025.

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Michael Hugh Briley, 68, son of the late Calvin and Dorothy Campbell Briley, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.
Graveside service will be conducted Saturday, 11AM, in Pinewood Memorial Park.
Michael was a Pitt County native and a life-long resident of the Stokes community.
For a number of years, he was employed with Empire Brush as a forklift driver. Michael enjoyed working on cars, putting together car models, and reading Stephen King novels.
Michael was preceded in death by a brother, Calvin Stephen Briley; and brother-in-law, Hubert Brewer.
Surviving are his son, Christopher Briley of Robersonville; a sister, Deborah Brewer of Louisa, Virginia; and two grandsons, Andrew and Aidyn Briley.
The family will receive friends Friday, from 5:00-7:00 PM at Wilkerson Funeral Home.
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