Virgil acknowledge Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age at the Sixteen Section M B Church in Selma AR. He received his formal education at Selma Elementary and Monticello High School. He continued his higher education at the University of Pine Bluff (formerly AM &N College) in Pine Bluff, AR where he
received a B S degree in Commercial Art. He enlisted in the army after graduation where he served for several years; he entered the education department and taught school in Moscow, AR, and in Denver, CO.
Virgil moved to Flint, MI in the late seventies where he worked 17 years for G M, he was a supervisor in the department of Chevrolet Mfg. Virgil's pastime included fishing and drawing; he especially enjoyed drawing portrait of individuals.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. William T. Briggs and Mrs. Emma Langdon Briggs, three brothers, Earl, Curtis, and Adrain Briggs, one sister, Willie M. Ferrell.
Virgil is survived by three children, Christie, Ann Marie, and Michael Briggs of Flint, MI, four brothers, LTC Ed Briggs of Acton, Jesse L. Briggs of Flint, MI, William T., and Bennie J. of AR and three sisters, Narvel B. May of Dallas, Thelma Briggs of AR, and Gladys Briggs of Chicago, IL, His memory will also be cherished by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 28, 2015 at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial to follow in Sixteen Section Cemetery. Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(3)
Helen Jackson Nixon & Class of 64
Grand Prairie, TX Saturday, November 28, 2015 Our's prayers are with you,God will keep you alwaysjJEAN BRIGGS -LATCH
FLINT, MI Friday, November 27, 2015 Deepest sympathy to. the entire family. May God Bless 😊You all. Virgil will be missed. May God Comfort you. You
all have my prayers. Chrystal, Anne Marie, and Mike we send love ❤ and sympathy and prayers!
Jean &Family
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little rock, AR Monday, November 23, 2015 I love you and you are going to be missed.