Burial in Freeman Cemetery, Freeman, Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman.
Wilbur was born June 10, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Riley “R.C” Lewis Clyde Briggs and Jessie Lea (Shultz) Briggs. He was a lifelong Cass County resident. Wilbur married Evelyn Joan Getty on June 30, 1955, and to this union five children were born: Dale Ann, Robert “Rob”, Larry “Peanut”, John, and Brenda. Wilbur owned and operated WD Briggs Sodding in Freeman. He was a former member and Charter Member of the Lions Club in Freeman, as well as, a member of Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 42 years, Evelyn; his daughter, Dale Ann Fugate; his son, Robert “Rob” Briggs; 4 brothers; and a sister. He is survived by his sons: Larry “Peanut” (Lonna Bremer) Briggs and John (Diana) Briggs of Peculiar; his daughter, Brenda (Ron) Lavery of Freeman; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Wilbur was born June 10, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Riley “R.C” Lewis Clyde Briggs and Jessie Lea (Shultz) Briggs. He was a lifelong Cass County resident. Wilbur married Evelyn Joan Getty on June 30, 1955, and to this union five children were born: Dale Ann, Robert “Rob”, Larry “Peanut”, John, and Brenda. Wilbur owned and operated WD Briggs Sodding in Freeman. He was a former member and Charter Member of the Lions Club in Freeman, as well as, a member of Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman.
Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 42 years, Evelyn; his daughter, Dale Ann Fugate; his son, Robert “Rob” Briggs; 4 brothers; and a sister. He is survived by his sons: Larry “Peanut” (Lonna Bremer) Briggs and John (Diana) Briggs of Peculiar; his daughter, Brenda (Ron) Lavery of Freeman; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
