Richard Lee "Dick" Briggs

Mr. Richard Lee "Dick" Briggs, age 71, passed away Friday, September 30, 2016. He was born in Wyoming, Michigan on June 27, 1945 to Charles & Norma Briggs and married the former Rebekah Hulings on May 8, 1982. He was a Boy Scout and Cub Scout Master. Richard loved children and animals and enjoyed being a crossing guard for Beach School for 18 years. SURVIVORS Wife of 34 years, Rebekah; children, Cheryl (Jessee) Briggs-Symko, Richard Briggs Jr., Michael Briggs; Renee (Adam) Botbyl; grandchildren; James Briggs, Alisha Briggs, Richard T. Briggs, Sierra Symko, Jordyn Briggs, Gavin Briggs, Tyler Briggs; great grandchild, Scarlett Mae Briggs; brother, Charles (Joan) Briggs; sister, Carol Briggs; brother-in-law, Roger Raymor; countless nieces, nephews and his wife's family who were close to his heart; his beloved dog Rocky; foster sister, Ruth VanderBosch. He was preceded in death by his parents, foster parents, Dick & Eva Dubois; sisters, Pat Daggett, Norma Raymor; brother, Howard (Dorothy) Jebb; foster sister, Shirley Lucas. SERVICE Saturday, October 8, 2016, Noon at Clock's Sunset Celebrations with Rev. Carlos Ramos officiating. VISITATION Friday, 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday one hour prior to the service at Clock's Sunset Celebrations. MEMORIAL: In lieu of flowers please consider giving to the Fruitport Education Foundation-Briggs Scholarship Fund.