Ed Briggs

Funeral Service for Ed “Papaw” Briggs 80 is set for 4:00 P.M. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Leonard Pratt and Bro. George Bland officiating, Eddie Joe Davis will do the eulogy. Burial will follow in the Forrest Memorial Park.

Mr. Briggs died May 18, 2012 at Magnolia Regional Health Center. He was born July 11, 1931 in Prentiss Co MS to the late Kelse and Callie (Johnson) Briggs. Mr. Briggs was a retired automotive tech for many years, working for Tom Hodum Exxon, Larry James Oldsmobile and Morris Crum’s, he was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, enjoyed camping and spoiling his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his parents, brother Grover, Cleate, Harvey and Leo Briggs, sisters Flossie Briggs, Dorothy Grimes. Father and mother-in-laws Willie and Mamie Price.

Survived by his wife of 57 years Louise Briggs, daughter Cindy Briggs, son Eddie Briggs, grandchildren Morgan (Daniel) Bishop and Madison Briggs, host of other family and friends.

Pallbearers Lewis Grimes, Eddie Joe Davis, James Burney, Paul Price, Billy Wilbanks, John Cooksey.

Honorary Adult men of Calvary Baptist Church

Visitation is Sunday from 1:00 to service time.