Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Glen Briggs

09/23/2024

Mr. Glen Briggs, age 72, of Jonesborough, passed away on September 23, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on July 5, 1952, to the late Hector and Sophia Briggs.

Glen was the owner and operator of Briggs Custom Cabinets. He loved surf fishing, camping in the Mountains, and his beagle, Millie Main.

In addition to his parents, Glen is preceded in death by two brothers and one sister, Raymond Briggs, Howard Briggs, and Viola Van Zandt.

Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Karen Nunn Briggs; son, Stephen Lake Briggs and wife, Amy of Jonesborough; daughters, Tracy Geib of Elizabethton and Summer Ellis of Jonesborough; six grandchildren, Caleb, Zane, Libby, Lexi, Ben, and Rachel; brothers, Ralph Briggs of Texas, Eldridge Briggs of Jonesborough; sister, Dorothy Hall of Greeneville; several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Friday, September 27, 2024, at Fairview Methodist Church with Pastor Randall Emmert officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, prior to the service.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 28, 2024, at Fairview Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Caleb Jenkins, Zane Geib, Ben Geib, Eddie Briggs, Roger Briggs, and Toby Briggs.


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EULOGIES & CONDOLENCES
09/27/2024
Reda and J. Greene
Steven ,I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. He was a good man.
09/25/2024
DIANE FIGUENICK
Karen, my heart hurts for you and all who loved Glen. He was such a special man, always so kind and loving and will be greatly missed. Vince and I always enjoyed the time we spent together and take comfort in knowing that we will all be together again one day. I love you my sweet cousin.

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