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SS Death Record : BRIGGS, CHARLES E 12 Jul 1942 06 Sep 2006 (V) 64 43793 (Woodsfield, Monroe, OH) (none specified) Ohio 272-38-9411
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Charles (Chuck) Everett Briggs Jr. (Coach Bear) age 64 of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away Wednesday Sept. 6, 2006 at Barnesville Hospital after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Woodsfield, Ohio July 12, 1942 to Mamie Sulsberger Briggs of Woodsfield and the late C. Everett Briggs.
He graduated from Woodsfield High School in 1960 and was a co-founder of the WHS Alumni Association. After graduating High School he served active duty in the U.S. Navy. He was a dedicated Woodsfield Redskin/Monroe Central sports fan and was also a volunteer coach for over 40 years. He coached Pee Wee, Little League and Pony League Baseball for several years. He also served as a 4-H Advisor. He was a member of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ, and retired from Ormet in Feb. 2005. Preceding him in death are his father Everett Briggs and his brother Dana Briggs. In addition to his mother Mamie Briggs of Woodsfield, he is survived by his wife of 41 years Shelva Truax Briggs of Woodsfield, 2 daughters: Kay Knowlton - Clarington, Ohio Stacey (James) Lehman - Powhatan Point, Ohio 2 sons: Chris (Keena) Briggs - New Albany, Ohio Chad (Torie) Briggs - Caldwell, Ohio 1 brother: Dean (Carol) Briggs-Woodsfield 1 sister: Vivian (Joe) Decker - Beallsville, Ohio Sister-in-law: Carole B. Briggs - Marietta, Ohio 5 grandchildren: Derek Knowlton, Tiffanee Lehman, Mitchell Briggs, Madison Briggs, and Emma Briggs. Several nieces and nephews. Chuck was a very generous, caring and loving husband, father, grandfather, and coach. He will be sorely missed by anyone who knew him.
Friends received from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. Friday at the Bauer-Turner Funeral Home 100 S. Paul St. Woodsfield where services will be held 10:30 a.m. Saturday Sept. 9, 2006 with Rev. Richard Wilson officiating. At Chuck's request he will be cremated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Monroe Central Side Liners P.O. Box 509 Woodsfield, OH 43793. [Bauer-Turner Obituaries, Woodsfield, Ohio, dated September 7, 2006]
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