- March 14, 2018
- Fort Wayne, Indiana
of William's Passing
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“My deepest condolences to you, Connie and Bills loving family. I knew Bill from our gym. He was always a ray of sunshine to the gym in the wee hours...Read More »
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1 of 16 | Posted by: Camille McArdle - Fort Wayne, IN
“I appreciate your presence , kindness and piece of mind at the gym. In many conversations I admired your strength and courage for facing things head...Read More »
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2 of 16 | Posted by: Gradlin Pruitt - Ft. Wayne, IN
“Mrs. BriggsMy condolences to you and your family for the loss of Bill. My connection to Bill was through Max Fitness. I would see Bill every morning...Read More »
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3 of 16 | Posted by: Mike Emerson - Fort Wayne, IN
“Dear Connie and Family,I am sorry for your loss and have you missed you Connie. Take care of yourself and know that a friend is thinking of you and...Read More »
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4 of 16 | Posted by: Kristie Broom - Fort Wayne, IN
“Dearest Connie and family,We send our condolences to you all during this season of life....we are so grateful that we saw Joe and Connie last summer...Read More »
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5 of 16 | Posted by: Hurdean and Sharion Golden - AR
“Krista and Richard, I am sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family.Marlene Johnson
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6 of 16 | Posted by: Marlene Johnson - Ashley, IN
“Condolences to Connie and Family. May God comfort you.
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7 of 16 | Posted by: Cynthia Truitt - Fort Wayne, IN
“My Deepest Condolences To The Wife and Family!
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8 of 16 | Posted by: Pamela Jean Brown - Nashville, TN
“Claudine Brownlee/Woodberry
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9 of 16 | Posted by: A friend
“My prayers are with you the your family he worked my father Albert Tabron, at Zollner Corp. God bless.
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10 of 16 | Posted by: Nina Tabron-Caldwell - Fort Wayne, IN
“My thoughts and prayers are with you Connie
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11 of 16 | Posted by: Michelle Lynch Donelson - MA
“On behalf of the Adorn Engineered Components Family- our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Curtis Briggs is a team member of ours and it...Read More »
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12 of 16 | Posted by: Michelle Whitmer - Mishawaka, IN
“I would like to offer my sincere condolences to Bill's family, sorry for your loss. Jeremiah 29:11 assures us that God is thinking thoughts of peace...Read More »
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13 of 16 | Posted by: A friend
“Praise the Lord: Just a few word's to say that I Love you, and that my Prayer's arewith you and your family. Again with lot's of Love, and if...Read More »
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14 of 16 | Posted by: HENRYETTA SAVAGE - FORT WAYNE, IN
“God is with you all. Believe and remain strong, though saddened. We love you. Jim& Rose
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15 of 16 | Posted by: Nathaniel & Rosemarie Norment, Jr. - GA
“Dearest Connie, Krista, Steve, and Curtis, Our hearts go out to you in the passing of Joe. It is always hurtful to lose a loved one. We want you to...Read More »
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16 of 16 | Posted by: Nathaniel & Rosemarie Norment - GA
William "Bill" W. Briggs, 78, departed this life on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was an Arkansas native who came to Fort Wayne in 1961. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter and Gertrude Briggs. He was employed and retired from Zollner Piston after 40 years of service. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Constance "Connie" Briggs; 3 children, Krista (Richard) Wattley, Curtis Briggs, and Steve Briggs; his siblings, Willie Briggs, Stella Jenkins, Roberta Gilliam, and Luberta DeHoney; 5 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and acquaintances. Bill was preceded in death by his brother LS Briggs, and sister, Clara Dean Gilbert. Service is 2:00 pm, Monday, March 19, 2018 at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 3705 South Anthony Blvd., with calling one hour prior. Bill will be remembered for loving the Lord and was faithful to his church. Memorials may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.
Visitation
March 19, 2018
1:00 PM
to 2:00 PM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
3705 South Anthony Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 744-3228
Funeral Service
March 19, 2018
2:00 PM
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
3705 South Anthony Boulevard
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 744-3228
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My deepest condolences to you, Connie and Bills loving family. I knew Bill from our gym. He was always a ray of sunshine to the gym in the wee hours of the morning. I will miss all your stories of Arkansas, playing the sax, and the stories of you and Connie and that you love her like a hog loves slop. Sorry I wasnt there at your viewing and funeral, I would have been if I knew. You were a great man that I truly admired and you will be dearly missed. Your friend, Camille
Posted by: Camille McArdle - Fort Wayne, IN - acquaintance Mar 23, 2018
I appreciate your presence , kindness and piece of mind at the gym. In many conversations I admired your strength and courage for facing things head on. Most of all...I will miss our off conversations where I still hear your laugh my dear friend. As a man, I knew your heart was good and I cried unshamefully because I miss miss you. You left me...us with joyous conversations that made my heart smile and laugh. I cry still. But I'm happy that your happy. Much love my friend.
Grady
Posted by: Gradlin Pruitt - Ft. Wayne, IN - Acquaintance Mar 21, 2018
Mrs. Briggs
My condolences to you and your family for the loss of Bill. My connection to Bill was through Max Fitness. I would see Bill every morning at 4:00 am even though he was going through his treatments. I called him superman. I was amazed of his strength and attitude to fight his disease. I want you to know he was a special person to all of us who were privileged to know him from the gym. He will be truly missed.
Posted by: Mike Emerson - Fort Wayne, IN Mar 21, 2018
Dear Connie and Family,
I am sorry for your loss and have you missed you Connie. Take care of yourself and know that a friend is thinking of you and praying for you each and everyday!
Hugs, Kristie Broom, Volunteer @ Lutheran Life Villages.
Posted by: Kristie Broom - Fort Wayne, IN - Friend Mar 20, 2018
Dearest Connie and family,
We send our condolences to you all during this season of life....we are so grateful that we saw Joe and Connie last summer when they came to Beirne....we will miss talking with him and certainly miss his broad smile.... "weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning" ....stay Blessed...luv u
Posted by: Hurdean and Sharion Golden - Beirne, AR Mar 19, 2018
Krista and Richard, I am sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family.
Marlene Johnson
Posted by: Marlene Johnson - Ashley, IN - Coworker Mar 19, 2018
Condolences to Connie and Family. May God comfort you.
Posted by: Cynthia Truitt - Fort Wayne, IN Mar 18, 2018
My Deepest Condolences To The Wife and Family!
Posted by: Pamela Jean Brown - Nashville, TN - Family Mar 17, 2018
Claudine Brownlee/Woodberry
Posted by: A friend Mar 16, 2018
My prayers are with you the your family he worked my father Albert Tabron, at Zollner Corp. God bless.
Posted by: Nina Tabron-Caldwell - Fort Wayne, IN - Friend Mar 16, 2018