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CHARLES BRISCOE Obituary


Charles B. Briscoe  
On Monday, January 23, 2017 at the Hospice House in Waldorf, MD., Charles Bernard Briscoe, 97 of La Plata, MD transitioned to eternal life. The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 4 to 6 p.m., prayers, 5 p.m. in the Chapel of Thornton Funeral Home, P.A., 3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD and at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, MD 20646 on Friday, February 3, 2017 from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., Tributes 8:30 to 8:50 a.m., Funeral Mass 9 a.m. Interment 11 a.m. at Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Cheltenham, MD. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Hospice of Charles County, Inc., 2505 Davis Road, Waldorf, MD 20603.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 29, 2017.

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Catherine Farmer

January 22, 2025

R.I.P

catherine farmer

January 22, 2024

Rest In Peace!!!

Catherine farmer

January 22, 2023

Rest in peace.

Catherine Farmer

January 22, 2021

Remain to rest on peace!!

catherine farmer

January 22, 2020

Rest In Peace still

Wilhelmina Travis

February 9, 2017

With Heartfelt Sympathy and may God comfort your Family!

Terry Cutchember

February 8, 2017

Ms. Jane: On behalf of the family of Carolyn Curtis who passed away January 6, 2017, we would like to extend our sympathy and prayers to you for the loss of your father. May the perpetual shine upon him and may he rest in peace.

Ray and Becky Walrath

February 6, 2017

See you again Grandpa! Strength and peace to my East Coast family as you adjust to the gain that Heaven just accepted.

February 4, 2017

Charles enjoyed a good long life. So many cannot say the same. He was one of those the Bible call especially strong. Ps. 90:10

February 2, 2017

Condolences to the Bristol Family for the loss of your love one, our prayers are with you .
The Newman family

Ann Radil

February 2, 2017

Uncle Charles, You are so loved and missed. God got another Angel. RIP

Edward and Rev. Mildred Barnes

February 2, 2017

Jane, So sorry for your loss. Whenever I saw Mr. Briscoe he was smiling and had kind words to say. Our prayers and condolences to you and your family. Peace and blessings.

Joan Curtis Waters

February 2, 2017

Condolences to the entire Briscoe family. You are in my thoughts and prayers... May the love of God, family & friends comfort your hearts. Mr. Charles and your Mom were cherished friends of my Mom, Mrs. Annie Curtis. Their legacy lives on...

Theresa Toye

February 1, 2017

Sorry for your loss; Briscoe Family.

January 31, 2017

My sympathy to Uncle Charles Briscoe.. May he rest in peace. Jeanette Briscoe Thomas, Daughters and Family...

Shirley Hobbs

January 30, 2017

With sympathy to the Briscoe family. Your loved one is gone but not forgotten.

Catherine Brown-Lumpkin

January 30, 2017

My deepest sympathy for the Briscoe family. May he RIP. Also, May god's love surround and uplift all of you, filling your hearts with his consoling peace.

Maxine Proctor

January 30, 2017

Deepest sympathy to the family.

Theresa Butler

January 30, 2017

My deepest sympathy to the family. RIP. Theresa Briscoe Butler

Thornton Funeral Home

January 30, 2017

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

January 30, 2017

Charlie, my old friend who I haven't seen in years but have always remembered him dearly. He was a hard worker and an excellent painter of cars and was always there to help me as a pain around the shop. You are missed!

Bucky McDonagh

Donna Simms

January 30, 2017

My deepest prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends. What a great legacy and a full life. RIP Uncle Charles.

Lynnette Tolson-Jewell

January 30, 2017

Cuz Mary Jane and the entire Briscoe Family my condolences to my Family you all in my Prayers. Wow 97 years to have him in your life. Lots of wisdom and knowledge that was given. My God Bless you All. I Love ya.

Jerline Smoot

January 29, 2017

Sorry for your lost may god bless u

January 29, 2017

TO THE BRISCOE FAMILY I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS MATT. 5:4

January 29, 2017

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the fond memories you cherish and the peace of God comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM

Mildred B. Johnson

January 29, 2017

My sincere condolence. He will be missed.

Mildred Proctor

January 29, 2017

Mary Jane,Cecil and the entire family my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

George and Jean Denny

January 27, 2017

Jane and Cecil--Our thoughts and prayers are with you both in this time of personal loss. Surely he will be missed, but will ever be in your hearts.

Emma Curry

January 27, 2017

My condolences to the Briscoe family in the passing of your father. May God bless you and your hour of loss

Kwasi Imhotep

January 27, 2017

May his spirit live forever.

Ernest Baker

January 26, 2017

Losing a loved one is always difficult. Mr. Briscoe was a very special person. He treated everyone like family and always made me feel welcome. I know he will be missed, but we all have great memories. My prayers and condolences to the family.

Maey Ellen Bush

January 26, 2017

To The Briscoe Family,

So sorry for your loss and you have my deepest sympathy. I will keep you all in my prayers.

Catherine Farmer

January 25, 2017

Sorry to hear about Mr. Briscoe my condolence to the family.

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. - Indian Head

3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD 20640

Feb

2

Prayer Service

5:00 p.m.

Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. - Indian Head

3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD 20640

Feb

3

Visitation

7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, MD

Feb

3

Service

8:30 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, MD

Feb

3

Funeral Mass

9:00 a.m.

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

201 St. Mary's Avenue, La Plata, MD

Feb

3

Interment

11:00 a.m.

Maryland Veterans Cemetery

11301 Crain Highway, Cheltenham, MD

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Thornton Funeral Home, P.A. - Indian Head

3439 Livingston Road, Indian Head, MD 20640

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