Joshua “Hunter” Briggs, age 18, Jonesborough, passed away Saturday, April 20, 2019 at Niswonger Children’s Hospital.
Hunter was born December 31, 2000 in Washington County and the son of Melissa Broyles Briggs, Jonesborough.
He was a member of Enon Baptist Church. Hunter was a senior at David Crockett High School.
In addition to his mother, survivors include a brother, Isaac Briggs; grandparents, Mike & Karen Broyles, Sharon Broyles and Jeanene & Tom McCurry; aunts and uncles, Michelle & Brandon Julian, Brooke & Timmy Price and Carrie & Stephen Lewis; cousins, Timmy Price, Logan Price, Ariel Green, Aiden Julian, Carter Lewis, Parker Julian and Eli Lewis; Hunter had a special friendship with T Johnson, Tell Johnson, Ty Johnson, Cameron Fellars. Ayden Stanton, Bella Stanton, Lincoln Johnson, and Kristen Briggs.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Niswonger Children’s Hospital and Dr. Melinda Lucas, Dr. Joshua Henry and PICU Team.
Funeral services will be conducted 7:00 pm Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Parker Street officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00 pm Tuesday prior to the service.
Interment services will be conducted 11:00 am Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at New Victory Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Johnson, Jr., Marty Johnson, Brandon Julian, R. Jay Prusik, Jamie Aistrop, Timmy Price and Stephen Lewis.
04/23/2019
James&Tina&TJ McCracken
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for
you and your family.
04/23/2019
Jeanette Rodefer Day
Missy
My heart is so
heartbroken for
you for loosing
Hunter,you sweet
girl are a
wonderful mom and
what a
relationship you
two have,he
brought such
sweetness,and
love into this
world,his heart
brought joy,my
prayer's and love
are with your
heart,treasured
memories,I love
you Missy,here's
to you Hunter
04/23/2019
Jeanette Rodefer Day
Missy
My heart is so
heartbroken for
you for loosing
Hunter,you sweet
girl are a
wonderful mom and
what a
relationship you
two have,he
brought such
sweetness,and
love into this
world,his heart
brought joy,my
prayer's and love
are with your
heart,treasured
memories,I love
you Missy,here's
to you Hunter
So sorry to hear about Joshua. My prayers are with you all
Missy
I know this is hard losing a child; but I hope you can find comfort in knowing he is with Jesus. Cannot come to the visitation; but will hold you and your family in my prayers.
Missy I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your
family in my prayers.
I am so sorry to hear of Hunter’s passing. We are praying for
you and your family.
04/23/2019
Terri Tester (Asbury Preschool)
Melissa,
Hunter always brought joy and happiness
to those around him. I'll never forget
his sweet, loving smiles. He was a joy to
have in the preschool classroom years ago.
My heart and prayers are with you.
I'm so sorry to hear about Hunter. My thoughts and
prayers are with you.
04/22/2019
Debbie Burchett
Melissa, I am so sorry to hear about Hunter. I
know your heart is broken. You were a wonderful
mother and I know you loved each other very much.
He sure was blessed that God picked you to be his
Mommy. Please know I am praying much for you and
your family during this time.
