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Michael Briggs Obituary

Michael Norman Briggs, 64, of Sanford, passed away Monday, March 24, 2014. Michael was born Dec. 6, 1949, to William and Edna Briggs of Sanford. He attended Meridian Public Schools, and was drafted in to the U.S. Army serving from 1970-72, with a tour in Vietnam with the 11th Brigade of the 1360th Combat Infantry. Mike logged 39 helicopter jumps in to combat operations.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator for Briggs Contracting for many years.

Mike is survived by his two children, daughter Angela (Erik) Stevens and son Joshua (Amanda) Briggs; grandchildren, Kayla and Matthew Briggs; brothers, Gary (Annalee) Briggs, Jeff (Marilynne) Briggs, Mark Briggs; sisters, Sharon (Jim) Wishowski, Carol (Dick) Hale, Beth (Curt) Moe; and several nieces and nephews.

Mike was preceded in death by his parents; and niece, Jaynee Hale.

A memorial will take place on Friday, March 28, 2014, at Sanford United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 10-11 a.m., with the service to follow. Pastor Anthony Cutting will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Mar. 26, 2014.

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tommie stoneburner

April 2, 2014

Angie and family I'm sorry for the loss of your dad..you all are in my thoughts and prayers.

March 26, 2014

Josh, Amanda, Kayla & Matthew - - We are so sorry for your loss. No words can soothe the grief. Tracey, Eli, Bryton & Braydon

Esther Stevens

March 26, 2014

So sorry to hear of Michael's passing, my thoughts and prayers are with the family.

March 26, 2014

Thinking of all of you in this time of great sadness. MaryAnn, Madison & Morgan

Kathy & Denis Nogaski

March 26, 2014

Anngi & Erik,
So sorry to hear about your dad. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
With Sympathy --

Debra Robinson-Beckwith

March 26, 2014

Sorry to hear of classmates parting Mike was a good friend to a lot of people .

Kelly Oswald

March 26, 2014

I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with the family. My deepes sympathies.

Ken & Tammy Olmsted

March 26, 2014

Angie,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending out deepest sympathies to you and your family. Keeping you in our thoughts.

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