Harry R. Briggs, Jr.

Harry R. Briggs, Jr.

Harry R. Briggs, Jr. 87 of Sebring, Florida passed away on Wednesday, January 23, 2019 in Lakeland, Florida. He was born on September 4, 1931 in Follansbee, West Virginia to the late Harry R. Briggs and Llda (Swaney) Briggs. He is preceded in death by one sister, Helen (Briggs) Dye. He was a plumbing code inspector for Palm Beach County, Florida, he was owner of Briggs plumbing in Follansbee, West Virginia and a retired thirty-year employee of Weirton Steel in Weirton, West Virginia. He was the owner of Briggs Clothing Store in Follansbee, West Virginia. He was the assistant fire chief for Hooverson Heights VFD and a member of the Follansbee Chamber of Commerce. Harry was a member of the US Power Squadron Coast Guard Auxillary.  He was a member of the Heartland Christian Church in Sebring, Florida.  He is survived by his wife MaryLou Gassner Briggs and his children Frank (Patti) Briggs and Barbara (Michael) Koltz. He also leaves one sister Jean Vanniere of Palm Harbor, Florida, four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and three great- great grandchildren. Harry moved here from Tequesta, Florida in 1993. He enjoyed boating, RVing, and woodworking. There will be visitation on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at 11:00 am and service to follow at 12:00 pm at Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home in Sebring, Florida.

Arrangements entrusted to:

Stephenson-Nelson Funeral Home

4001 Sebring Parkway

Sebring, FL 33870

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