Robert ("Jim") Briggs Jr, 92 made his peaceful and joyful transition to his heavenly reward on 08/03/2020 at the Autumn Care of Suffolk, Va. under hospice care. Robert was born in Windsor, Va. to the late Robert Sr and Sadie T Briggs on January 14, 1928. He was home schooled and self-educated without any formal educational training. Formal education training was never a barrier for him as he possessed such a deep passion for learning through everyday life experiences. He never met a stranger as he was always cordial and friendly to everyone he met. When he was in good health and living at home, he was totally independent and cared for himself. He loved working outside chopping wood, mowing his lawn and working in his garden growing abundant vegetables. When working outside in his yard or garden, he would always wave at every car that passed with excitement and joy. He always exemplified a passion and love for others. He was a faithful member of Chapel Grove United Church of Christ for many years. Although he did not drive, a family or church member would always volunteer to stop by and bring him to church. Attending church on a Sunday morning was a must for Robert Jr. In addition to enjoying the preached word, the highlight for him was stomping his feet and clapping his hands to the inspirational singing of the choirs and male chorus. Robert had such a passion for singing. Robert Jr was preceded in death by his father and mother, Robert Sr and Sadie T Briggs, one brother, Lewis Briggs (Elenora) and two sisters, Rosanna Lewis (Thomas) and Gracie Eley (Robert). He leaves to cherish his loving memory four nephews, Thomas Lewis Jr of Zuni, Va., Clarence Lewis (Vivian) of Durham, NC, Robert Eley (Maurice) of Chesapeake, Va, Ronald Eley (Dorothea) of Durham, NC and one niece, Delores Elaine Brown of Norfolk, Va. along with other relatives and friends. One of Robert's last request was to not spend lots of money on flowers for his Celebration of Life memorial service because they will fade away over time. He instead requested his memorial service to be one of music and singing. So as to fulfill his request, in lieu of flowers, please make your donations to Chapel Grove United Church of Christ (Memo line: Administrative Development Fund) located at 7366 W Blackwater Rd, Windsor, Va. 23487. Due to COVID-19, a private Celebration of Life memorial service will be held 11am August 8, 2020 at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ in Windsor, Va. Mr. Briggs is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Briggs family in your prayers.
Burial Date August 8, 2020
One of Robert's last request was to not spend lots of money on flowers for his Celebration of Life memorial service because they will fade away over time. He instead requested his memorial service to be one of music and singing. So as to fulfill his request, in lieu of flowers, please make your donations to Chapel Grove United Church of Christ (Memo line: Administrative Development Fund) located at 7366 W Blackwater Rd, Windsor, Va. 23487. Due to COVID-19, a private Celebration of Life memorial service will be held 11am August 8, 2020 at Chapel Grove United Church of Christ in Windsor, Va. Mr. Briggs is in the loving and professional care of Shivers Funeral Chapel. Please keep the Briggs family in your prayers.
