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He was born in San Antonio, Texas to Herbert and Doris Briggs and had one sibling John Briggs. He attended high school at Robert E. Lee High School. Soon after graduating he enlisted in The United States Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart Medal. After completing his enlistment he worked for and retired from City Public Service as a Senior Planner.
Robert is preceded in death by Herbert Briggs Jr (Father) Doris Mobely Briggs (Mother) and Lea Nora Briggs (Beloved Wife)
He is survived by His brother John Brggs (Wife Lynne Briggs), Johhny Briggs (Nephew), 2 DaughtersTamatha Briggs, Dawn Briggs (Rey spouse), 5 Grandkids Heather Rodriguez (Leon spouse), Crystal Gonzalez (Christopher spouse), Beverly Childers, D'Wayne Batteau, and Emma Calderon, 7 Great Grandkids Nathan Rodriguez, Adelie Rodriguez, Liam Rodriguez, Julie Rodriguez, Ethan McMichael, Christopher Gonzalez, Serenity Gonzalez.
Robert was a devoted Father, Husband, Brother, Son, Uncle, Grandfather he loved his entire family more than life itself. He was always about his family, and helping out in any way he could. He also loved his animals. He was an amazing man with a heart of gold. He always had the best advice and believed in doing right by people, earning him a lot of respect in all the lives he touched in one way or another. He will be dearly missed by his family, friends, and all that knew him.
Do Not Grieve for Me
Do not grieve for me, for now I'm free;
I follow the plan God laid out for me
I saw his face, I heard his call,
I took his hand when I heard him call;
I took his hand and left it all...
I could not stay another day,
To love, to laugh, to work or play;
Tasks left undone must stay that way.
And if my parting has left a void,
Than fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, alas, a kiss...
Ah, yes, these things I, too, shall miss.
My life's been full, I favored much;
Good times, good friends, a loved ones touched.
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief-
Don't shorten yours with undue grief.
Be not burdened with tears of sorrow,
Enjoy the sunshine of the morrow.
I'm free by, Harold S. Kushner
Funeral Services are scheduled for Friday December 1, 2023
Visitation Family 0830-0930
Visitation Friends 0930-1030
Graveside Service to follow at 1100 at Misson Park South Funeral Home and Cemetary located at 1700 S.E. Military Dr. Reverand
Charles Johanson will officiate the services.
Followed by Military Assignment w/full military honors
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Sharon Pawlik
November 30, 2023
Mr. Briggs was a client and a dear friend of mine. Always particular about his lawncare and after 15 plus years, I could finally say to him, "I got this" and he knew I did! He was very appreciative and honest as the day is long. I would often visit with him while the crew was working. I could talk to him like a father, and he could scold and/or praise me like a daughter. I will miss him so very much!
He battled cancer like the champion he was, never letting it get him down or in the way of what he was going to do. I do believe he taught me how to be a better person. I imagine him with his wife and Big Guy up in Heaven with that infectious smile he always wore. My sincere condolences to his girls, Tammy and Dawn. Yall were his entire world! Peace and Love sisters!
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