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Robert James Briggs 07/30/1944-11/23/2023 died unexpectedly at his home at the age of 79 years old. 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

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Robert James Briggs

July 30, 1944 - November 23, 2023