Ronald Briggs
Easley
Ronald Dwaine Briggs, 57, of Easley, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2014.
Born in Minneapolis, MN, a son of Joanne Jensen Briggs of Minneapolis, and the late Leroy Briggs, Mr. Briggs was Assistant General C&S with Norfolk Southern Railroad and had served with the US Army as a Green Beret.
Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Sherry Hilyer Briggs of the home; four sons, Daniel Briggs (Terinda) of Lawrenceville, GA, Jesse Briggs (Ashley) of Beaufort, Justin Briggs (Ana) of Iva, and Joseph Bush (Spring) of McDonough, GA; a daughter, Joelien Stingle (William) of Shelbyville, KY; three brothers, Victor Briggs (Dawn) of Raeford, NC, Mike Briggs of St. Michaels, MN, and Jeffery Briggs of Athens, GA; two sisters, Susan Salo (Rick) and Betty Emery (Doug), all of Minneapolis, MN; and nine grandchildren, Karlena, Aidan, Caitlin, McKenzie, Graden, Bodi, Laila, Thoner and Hilyer. In addition to his father, Mr. Briggs was predeceased by a sister, Shirley Briggs.
Private memorial services will be held by the family.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tamassee Children's Fund, P.O. Box 8, Tamassee, SC 29686. www.tdarschool.org
Condolences may be expressed at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.