RONALD J. BRIGGS

The Rev. Ronald J. Briggs, emeritus, 82, husband of Doris A. Briggs, died on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, at his home.

Born on July 1, 1936, in Utica, Michigan, he was a son of the late George L. Briggs Sr. and Edna Elizabeth Shroeder Briggs. He retired from General Motors Truck and Bus Division after 40 years of service. He also retired as the minister of Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Rochester Hills, Michigan.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years; five children, Ronald M. Briggs, Mark A. Briggs, Carrie L. Briggs, Heidi Ann Marie DeGrazio and Eric L.A. Briggs, all of Sumter; grandchildren, Anthony James DeGrazio, Vincent Thomas DeGrazio, dog Jenna, Andrew M. Briggs, Autumn Briggs, Amber Briggs, Heather Briggs and Danyelle Briggs; and five great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a great-grandchild; and a brother, George L. Briggs Jr.

The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and other times at the home.

The family will host a reception at the home following the visitation.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 950 48th Ave. North, Suite 101, Myrtle Beach, SC 29577.

Elmore-Cannon-Stephens Funeral Home and Crematorium of Sumter is in charge of the arrangements.