In Memoriam : Thurman Briggs
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Thurman Dale Briggs - age: 90
(March 26, 1921 to December 02, 2011 ) Resident of De Kalb, Texas Visitation Information: There will be no visitation for Mr. Briggs. Obituary: Thurman “Buddy” Briggs, 90, was called home to be with his Lord and Saviour on the morning of Friday December 2, 2011. Buddy was born on March 26, 1921 in Muskogee, Oklahoma. He was married to Mattie Cox on November 15, 1945 in Clarksville, TX. Buddy retired from Red River Army Depot where he worked as a mechanic. Buddy was a Navy veteran of WWII. Buddy was preceded in death by two daughters, Serita Greene and Lori Beth Briggs. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Mattie Briggs of New Boston, TX; four sons, Thomas Briggs and wife Faye of New Boston, TX, Jimmy Briggs of New Boston, TX, Johnny Briggs and wife DeLisa of DeKalb, TX; Keith Briggs and wife Connie of DeKalb, TX; six daughters, Mary Porter and husband Joe of Texarkana, TX, Martha Campbell and husband Jerry of New Boston, TX, Magdalene Johnson of New Boston, TX, Bunny Stewart and husband Don of New Boston, TX, Bobbie Sue Mitchell and husband Don of Cuba, MO, Shelia Oestmann and husband Mark of Texarkana, TX and 16 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2 P.M. on Tuesday December 6, 2011 at New Boston Cemetery, New Boston, TX with Presley Eddings officiating, under the direction of Bates Family Funeral Home. |
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Debbie (Briggs) Goff - December 4, 2011  Contact this person
BRIGGS FAMILY: I was so sorry to hear of Uncle Buddy's passing. My heart goes out to all of the family. I love ya'll even though we haven't seen each other much! I know that if my mom could, she would be there but I will send her condolences also as she is in the nursing home with dementia. My thoughts and prayers are with you all and please feel free to contact me anytime. (903) 522-1887
Frank Cox - December 5, 2011 Contact this person
Mr briggs you will be missed but now u are in a better place rip
Michael Oestmann - December 5, 2011 Contact this person
Love ya Paw Paw!
Judy Richmon - December 5, 2011 Contact this person
Thomas and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families during this difficult time. May God be with you and comfort you. Sincerely, Judy Ellis Richmon
SHELIA PATTERSON - December 5, 2011 Contact this person
Thomas, I am very sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your families. May God wrap his arms around each of you during this loss. Mike & Shelia Patterson
Donald Rawls - December 5, 2011 Contact this person
Briggs Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your beloved Father.Didn't know him personally but he has a fine family and that speaks well of him.I know you are going to miss him but just stay true to God and you will be with him someday.Let me know if there is anything I can do for the family.My prayers are with all of you.May God bless you all.
Judy Alley - December 5, 2011 Contact this person
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of sorrow. May God bless your family.
Tommy Graham - December 5, 2011 Contact this person
Sorry to read that Mr Briggs passed away. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the Family
Mr and Mrs Tommy Graham ///Eunice Graham
Geneva Fulgium - December 5, 2011 Contact this person
" For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is taken down (that is, when we die and leave this earthly body) we will have a house in heaven; an eternal body made for us by god himself and not by human hands." ~2 Corinthians 5:1
May the love of family and friends bring comfort, and may time bring you solace.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Geneva, Shannon, April, Shawna, Cody, Vickie, Senerity, Cordan, Ashley, Hailey, Killi & Maegen
Barb Turnbough - December 6, 2011 Contact this person
Our hearts are saddened by the death of your father, Sis. Bobbie Mitchell, our pastor's wife. We are praying for your family in this time of loss. Also from your church family at Evangelical Holiness Church, Cuba, Missouri.
Jeff and Angie Duke - December 6, 2011 Contact this person
Keith and Connie and Family,
Jeff and I are so sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please let us know. Jeremiah 33:3 "Call to God and He will tell you great and mighty things that you do not know."
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