Heaven gained an original cowboy today. John Briggs, a beloved resident of Dallas Texas passed away at the age of 75. Born October 23, 1949 John was known for his kind heart and unwavering optimism during his 15 year battle with cancer. John is survived by his forever loving wife who he was married to for 37 years. He is proceeded in death by his mother, Patty and father Frank. He has two children of the heart, son, Bryan Coleman, wife Bridget and grandson Danny and daughter Rachael Blahovec, and grandchildren, Roy , Jack, and Clay . He is also survived by his two siblings, Frank, J. Briggs and wife, Bob,bie . Katharine and husband Joe. Niece, Vanessa, Hardwick, and husband, Kelly, and their son Nathan, plus too many friends and family to mention from church. John was a loyal friend and a pillar of strength for many, always offering a listening ear and words of wisdom. He had a wonderful childhood raised on a farm in Southwest Dallas with his cousins that he considered brothers and sisters. He played drums all his life, loved his dark cherry 57 Chevy and then his 69 Roadrunner. He was a pilot, a hunter , fisherman, a gentle man and a GENTLEMAN . He loved his family beyond words, and also loved his many dogs through out the years, hard to choose a favorite, however, Cody, Louie and Sadie would definitely be at the top of his list. His presence will be deeply missed All who had the privilege of knowing him. John’s legacy of compassion and generosity will continue to inspire those who were fortunate enough to cross paths with him. He was an extraordinary man who made a friend everywhere he went. Our hearts are broken.
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John’s laughter and joyful spirit were contagious, and he had a way of making everyone around him feel special and loved. I am deeply saddened by his passing, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and your family. May you find comfort in the memories you shared and the love that surrounds you.”
I am profoundly saddened by John’s passing. He will always be remembered as a kind, caring and devoted man of faith. My deepest and most heartfelt condolences to his loving wife Sharon and family.
I had the privilege of knowing John personally and professionally. He was guided by integrity and a moral compass that was never up for negotiation on doing the right thing. He always spoke with deep admiration guided by love for his wife Sharon, to know him was to understand his dedication to family and friends. Always the business professional, John taught many people how to be successful in their work careers and personal life, never separating his core principals from either role. I will miss you FRIEND, for a short while in this life, looking forward to that time when all believers will be united eternally. You taught me many things…..
We will always fondly remember John with his gracious demeanor. Aways a gentleman. He will be sadly missed. We feel honored to have known him. Our deepest sympathy to Sharon and his family.
At such a difficult time, it’s important to remember the good memories we all have of John. By holding on to those memories, we can focus on the good times together and help each other find comfort in this trying time.
John met the standards of a true Christian Gentleman – Someone who possessed unbounded optimism, strong dedication to life, intelligence, and love of family. John Briggs possessed all those qualities and many more. During the many years we fished, hunted deer and socialized with our families, John never wavered from those qualities.
I am proud to call him my best friend