Jack M. Briggs

Jack M. Briggs, Jr., 61, died Monday, May 14, 2012. He was born in Gaffney, SC on June 13, 1950 and was a son of the late Jack Mosley Briggs, Sr. and Minni Frances Baggett Briggs. Jack was a graduate of The Citadel where he was a member of the Summerall Guard. He was an employee of McMurray Fabrics and was well known in the textile industry.Surviving are his wife, Jann Phillips Briggs of the home; children John M. Briggs and his wife, Christel of Rock Hill, SC and Jenny Smith and her husband, Chris of Greenville, SC; step-son, Marc Harding and his wife, Mati, of Marietta, GA; step-grandchildren, Mia and Emma Harding; brother, Thomas Rhett Briggs of Maine; sister, Patricia Watkins, of Greensboro, NC; and his canine companion, Katy.In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis Colton Briggs.The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 2012, in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with Rev. Jerry Gamble officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852-9813.