Charles Danial Briggs, Jr.

Charles Danial Briggs Jr., 68, Elberton, formerly of Abingdon, passed away Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at home. He was born March 12,1943, to Charles D. Briggs Sr. and Shirley D. (Huggins) Briggs. He was preceded in death by both parents and his sister, Janet Wallick. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Marna J. (Bowles) Briggs; brothers, James Briggs, William Briggs and Judson Briggs; children, Tony Briggs, Penny Jordan (and Bobby) and honorary son, Greg Friedmeyer; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He served 28 years in the U.S. Air Force before retiring. He was active in the American Legion and 40/8 everywhere he lived. Mr. Briggs was cremated. The family had a memorial service Wednesday, July 20, at the American Legion in Abingdon with his burial following at Rock Island National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation. Berry Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements.