Bernard "Corky" Briggs
April 26, 1933 ~ September 30, 2013
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Bernard "Corky" Briggs, 80, of Asheville, went to heaven on Monday, September 30 at the Solace Center in the Charles George VA Medical Center on Tunnel Road.
He leaves his devoted wife of 57 years, Violet Briggs; his two sons, Kent and his wife Lisa and their two children, Alexandra and Cody from Cullowhee; and his son, Randy and his wife Theresa and their two children Morgan and Matthew from Waterford, WI.
Mr. Briggs was a member of the East Asheville United Methodist Church, a naval veteran of the Korean War and a member of American Legion Post #70. He was also a 32nd degree Master Mason and was a member of the Swannanoa Lodge #561.
Above all, his great love and support for his family always came first.
Sincere appreciations go to the staff in the MICU Unit; the 4th West Unit and the Solace Center at the Charles George VA Medical Center for their excellent and loving care. This was a real blessing to his family during the time he was there (8/8/2013 – 9/30/2013).
A celebration of life will be held Sunday,
Oct. 6, at East Asheville United Methodist Church at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Annalee Allen officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church.
A private burial for the immediate family will be Monday at Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to East Asheville UMC, 48 Browndale Road, Asheville, NC, 28805.
Groce Funeral Home on Tunnel Road is assisting the Briggs family.
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Violet and the whole family: Our deepest sympathies on your loss. We will all miss him. With love,
the Whitley’s
Dearest Violet, Kent randy and entire family,
We are sad t o hear about corkys passing…….we have alot of good memeories and good times dont we?
Thats what carries us along after we loose those that we love so much.
We all will be together again one day.
Please remember Violet we love you very much.
Love,
Ronnie, Susan and Lindsey
Some memories can never die…or fade away. That is true of my wonderful
memories of Corky and the Briggs family. Violet,Kent,Randy…..My sincere
condolenses for your loss.
We have been most fortunate to have Corky and Violet as our neighbors. Both have always been a positive presence in our lives. Sincere sympathy and prayers for Violet and family.
I would not be where I am today if it hadn’t been for Corky. He persuaded me to take a position that I was unsure of and helped me flourish. He saw my potential when I didn’t. I have never come across a finer man than Corky. My heart goes out to his family.
Violet ,Kent and Randy I am so sorry for your lost. Corky was a great man, husband father and friend he will be missed so many great memories love Suzanne
Violet,Kent,Randy: You are in our thoughts and prayers. Coy,Colleen,Dawn and Kelly Calhoun
Violet, Kent, Randy and all your family..my thoughts and prayers go out to you. I have had the honor of knowing your family for 46 years and have many fond memories. Corky was a wonderful man and will be missed.
Cheryl Pitts Dotson and Family
I am blessed to have married into such a wonderful family. ‘Papa’ was such a wonderful influence on his boys, but on me as well. He has been such an important presence in my life. He welcomed me into this family and treated me as if I were his own daughter from the start. I love him so much more than words can express and I think he knows this. I know how much he loves all of us! It is never easy to journey through the end of one’s last days, but what beautiful moments we all had with “Papa” these last few weeks. How thankful I am that I was able to tell him how much he means to me, what a smart man he is, and what a wonderful father and husband he has been. His character is unmatched.
So many wonderful characteristics that I love in Kent are what was instilled in him by his dad. I married my husband, but gained so very much more. Thank you “Papa” for loving me. We feel your presence in every corner of our heart forever.
We will see you someday soon.
Your daughter, Lisa
Randy,
I’m so sorry for your loss. Just wanted you to know that you, your Mom, your brother and your families are all in my thoughts and prayers. Sorry I couldn’t make it in to the service yesterday.
God Bless,
Donna
Kent and Lisa – Very sorry to hear about your loss. Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Jonathan Jorstad