Bob Briggs, loving father and husband, lifelong resident of Port Neches, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family Friday afternoon at the age of 72. He loved Port Neches, the outdoors, golf and was an avid sports fan.
His early life was marked by outstanding athletic and academic achievements.
He graduated from Lamar University where he met his beloved wife of 50 years, Pat.
They made a home in Port Neches where they raised three children- Chad, Colleen, and Lisa. He began his professional career as an educator at PN-G HS. Although he taught for a short time, he had a lasting impact on many students. The rest of his working career was spent in pharmaceutical sales. He spent much of his retired life playing golf and was known among his peers as an outstanding player.
He is survived by his brother Richard and his wife Linda, his sisters-in-law Barbara, Pat and Marsha, brothers-in-law Greg, David, and Chris, nieces Shara, Lindsay, Kaylee, nephews Lee, Joe, Travis, Austin and Tate. He is preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Elizabeth Briggs.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to First United Methodist Church Port Neches Youth Programs.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at First United Methodist Church Port Neches from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a Memorial Service being held at 4:00 p.m., Rev. Curtis Matthys officiant.
Services are under the direction of Melancon’s Funeral Home in Nederland.