Archie Charles Briggs

Archie Charles Briggs was born in Evansville, IN on August 16, 1950, son of the late Clementine (Hite) and Archie Briggs. Archie attended St Boniface, St Johns and graduated from Rex Mundi and attended IU as Accounting and Major and a member of the Rex Mundi Class of 1968
Archie was a member of St Johns, and attended St James Missionary Baptist Church
He served in the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam as a Transportation Documentation Specialist and was an expert Marksman. Archie received many Awards during his time of service to the United States Armed Forces.
Archie loved his family and friends and all the kids loved Archie, he had a knack for giving everyone a nickname and making them all feel special. Archie was loved by his family.
On Saturday January 3, 2015 Archie passed away peacefully at his home
Archie was followed in death the next day by his oldest and closest friend, A.Wayne Johnson.
Archie is survived by his devoted wife Kathy (Clayton) Briggs
Two step sons Deshaunte (Kristi Williams) Newburgh and Ramon Clayton of Evansville
His loving sister and brother, Sheryl Kaye Briggs, of Evansville, IN;
and Lawrence Briggs, of Nashville, TN.
Uncle Jun Jun's special nephews Warren"Greg"Hawkins and DeMarco Hawkins of Evansville and a
Host of step grandchildren, nieces, nephews extended family and friends
and close friend Robert "Bobby” Terry
Funeral Service Friday at 11:00amSt James Missionary Baptist Church.
Friends are invited to call Thursday 4-7 pm. At Osborne Funeral Home
osbornefh.com