Robert Briggs

Born in Greenbrier, TN on September 21, 1937 Departed on December 3, 2020 and resided in Gallatin, TN Visitation: Hendersonville First Baptist Church Room: ChapelSaturday December 12, 2020 10:00am to 12:00pmMemorial Service: Hendersonville First Baptist Church Room: ChapelSaturday December 12, 2020 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Robert Hiram "Bobby" Briggs, age 83 passed away on Thursday, December 3,2020 in Hendersonville, TN. Bobby is survived by his wife and best friend Jone D. Briggs; son Robert Briggs Jr.; daughter Beth Collinge and husband Mark; granddaughters Allison Briggs, Kristen Hulshof, Erin Colligne; grandson Cameron Collinge; great grandson; Bauer Hulshof; siblings Jimmy Briggs, Jayne Gibbs and Wayne Briggs. Mr. Briggs is preceded in death by siblings Joe Briggs, Curnie Briggs, Jewel Sprouse, Myra Mae West, Ruth Barber, Marie Bowers and great grandson Blaine Hulshof.
A memorial service to celebrate Mr. Briggs life will be held at First Baptist Church of Hendersonville at 12pm on the afternoon of Saturday, December 12,2020 with Pastor Bruce Raley officiating. A visitation will be held at 10 am up until the start of the memorial service.
Bobby was born on September 21,1937 in Greenbrier, TN. He also attended school in Whitehouse, TN. Bobby served in the Army National Guard. He was an avid Vandy fan. He enjoyed golf and watching sports and the beach. Mr. Briggs loved his church and was involved in the Backpack Ministry. Bobby was "Bob" to his grandchildren and loved them dearly. He and Jone loved to travel, go to the beach and just being together.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to The Backpack Ministry at Hendersonville First Baptist Church or The Samaritan Center of Hendersonville.