Mr. Briggs was a Veteran of the National Guard. He was a long haul truck driver for many years. In his younger years, he enjoyed fishing with his dad and his sons.
Robert is survived by his wife, Rosetta Briggs; son Robert Thomas Briggs and wife Marie; son William Earl Briggs and wife Lynnette; daughter Lisa Earline Quick; daughter Dora Stoner and husband Russell; son Donald Yeager; son Earl Wayne Yeager; and daughter Carolyn Renee Bayless; daughter Debra Ann Skinner, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Robert was preceded in death by; father Earl Briggs and mother Annie Mae Henderson Briggs; daughter Candy Lynn Briggs; brother Ned Royce Briggs and brother Billy Caine Briggs.
A visitation for Robert will be held Monday, June 11, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Lakeview Funeral Home, 5000 W Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604. A funeral service will occur Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at 10:00 AM, Lakeview Funeral Home 5000 W Harrison Road, Longview, Texas 75604. An entombment will occur Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Memory Park Cemetery, 2823 East Marshall Ave, Longview, Texas 75601.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lakeviewfh.com for the Briggs family.