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for Ulysses Briggs
Margaret Hill
April 1, 2025
Thank You for your community engagement We are still working to make this a GREAT COMMUNITY
Virginia Y. Moore Benton & Family
April 12, 2011
To the Briggs Family,
Cherish the memories and know that he is just away, as you will see him again someday.
With God's Blessings for Comfort & Peace from a City Family Member.
Gail Williams
April 12, 2011
Briggs as we called him in the human and civil rights arena was someone who always had sound advice. He served his country and his city well. May you find comfort in your fond memories.
June Senay
April 12, 2011
I remember Mr. Briggs, very nice gentlemen. Very kind and friendly to everyone he met when I worked at City Hall. Our prayers are with you and your family. June Senay
John Burnett
April 11, 2011
Mr. Briggs was always nice to people and he was a real gentleman. I was sorry to hear about his passing. I worked out of the Office of Human Relations and loved working with Mr. Briggs. Just know that me and my family are praying for his family. He made a difference in the community and my life. He will be missed.
April 11, 2011
Mr. Briggs was a well respected and loved member of City Hall. He retired before I did and City Hall was never the same. I will miss him but will remember his many kindnesses to all of us at City Hall. Dayna Walters
Nancy Sharifi
April 11, 2011
Mr. Briggs was a very nice gentleman. I have not seen him since I left the City of Orlando many years ago but I still remember how he always greeted everyone with a friendly good morning at the office. My condolences to my friend Joan and the rest of the family.
Bonnie Strong
April 9, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dean Horne
April 9, 2011
I am sad to hear Mr. Briggs has passed away. He was always nice to me. I met him the first day of his career with the City of Orlando many years ago. After he retired I would sometimes see him at Prucare and talk with him awhile. It has been 10 years or more since we last met. I was just thinking of him 3 or 4 days ago. My condolences to Mr. Briggs grieving wife and family.
Robert McCormick
April 8, 2011
Briggs (as we called him at City Hall) was always a gentleman and a larger-than-life character. I have not even seen him in 15 years but am deeply saddened to learn of his passing. My heart goes out to his family and friends.
Mary Hall
April 8, 2011
To Joan & the Briggs Family,
May God give you peace in your time of great need.
With Regards,
Mary L. Hall and Family
Jimmy King II
April 8, 2011
To the Briggs Family,
I only met you all briefly for a short period during a hospital visit, and I was extremely impressed. He truly married up and produced some beautiful children.
Brother Briggs was a man whose demeanor and stature demanded respect and he equally gave more respect to all he came in contact with. I am sure that you all were truly blessed by the gracious gift of God to have Brother Briggs as a husband and father. He was definitely a blessing in my life. He will be missed but not lost because we all know where he can be found.
Thank you God for receiving our dear Brother Briggs into your heavenly kingdom.
With much love,
The King family
Karen Smith
April 8, 2011
Dianne,
You are truly in my thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you and your family through this time of sorrow.
Love Ya, Karen (Gertrude)
April 8, 2011
Mrs. Briggs & Family, sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. May God bless you and your familly and comfort you during your time of sorrow. My prayers are with you. Carolyn Briggs, (Carrboro, NC)
April 8, 2011
" You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. Briggs was a gem of a person. His gentle smile and love for all will be deeply missed. Remember to absent from the body is to present with the Lord. May the Lord comfort and strengthen all of you during this time.
Sincerely,
Paula Clark and family
B-CU Orlando Booster Club
April 7, 2011
To the family of Mr. Briggs
With heavy hearts we say good bye. We will miss Mr. Briggs. Our prayers are with you as you prepare to say we will see you later.
The Booster Club of Bethune-Cookman University Orlando, Florida
We salute a Fallen B-CU Booster
Blessings
Margaret Hill B-CU Alumni Association
April 7, 2011
To The Briggs Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you find PEACE. We will miss Mr. Briggs.
A True Wildcats Booster: We will miss Mr. Briggs' presence during our B-CU Wildcat football season.
God Bless you
Margaret Hill Rock Lake Neighborhood
April 7, 2011
Life is so tender, so fragile, so very precious. God is our refuge and strength. Psalm 46:1
In the quiet moments, when the hurt is hard to bear, may love become our comfort, shelter, and strength.
The Rock Lake Community will miss Mr. Briggs.
Mike
April 7, 2011
One of the finest men with whom I have ever had the privilege of working. A true gentleman and servant.
Kimberly Preacely
April 7, 2011
Sending my condolences from Arizona to Ms. Joan and the Briggs family. Mr. & Mrs. Briggs raised an awesome woman of God and my heart is sadden by your loss. My prayers are with you during this time. Rejoice in his love and legacy.
T Mitchell
April 7, 2011
Briggs family we are very sad to hear news. You have our prayers.
T. W. Mitchell Family
Marcia Goodwin
April 7, 2011
Mrs. Briggs and family,
Mr. Briggs was a delight to know and a very special community servant. Our community has lost a real gentleman. We will miss his gentleness and positive spirit. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers as we ask God's blessings upon each of you. Sincerely, Marcia and Ken Goodwin Family
Ms. Meroy Charles
April 7, 2011
To: The Briggs Family
“Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my father’s house are many mansions, if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again; and receive you unto myself, that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14:1-3.
Jones High School Alumni Association
Ms. Meroy P. Charles - President
Michael Morley
April 7, 2011
On behalf of the family of God at Northside in Wilmington, NC. We are praying for you and your family during this season.
April 7, 2011
Mr. Briggs always had a smile and a hug for you when he saw you in the halls of City Hall! He loved life and he always thought the best of people. He will be missed.
Elena Kennedy Kunneke
BK
April 7, 2011
I loved this man..he was so fun and easy to work with at the City.God Bless all of you and may you fill the hole in your heart with all the loving memories you have. I sure will. He was a great man and very caring. Larger than life
April 7, 2011
Frankye,
the angels are always near to those wh are grieviing, to whisper to them that their loved one is safe in the hands of God. my condolences
gloria hicks
Teresa Brown
April 7, 2011
Dianne,
I want to offer my sincere condolences on your recent loss. May God's blessings and peace be with you and family.
Evangelist Teresa Oliver Brown
Jenny Scudder
April 7, 2011
Mrs Briggs, Frankye and family,
Was so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved husband and father. My deepest sympathy to you. May GOD's love and the love of family and friends help you through this difficult time.
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