William O. Briggs

Birth date: May 6, 1954 Death date: Aug 15, 2021

William Odis Briggs, 67 of Dallas, Texas, passed away in his home peacefully, surrounded by family on August 15, 2021 of cancer. He was born May 6, 1954 to Frank Briggs and Ada Hegdahl in Dallas, Texas. William married Tierney Goo Read Obituary

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Tom Millhollon

196w ago

My gosh, I was so sorry to read of Bill’s passing. We were classmates at Permian and had so many laughs over stuff that he really “got” that kind of went over other people’s heads. We went our separate ways after high school, but had a really good time visiting and reminiscing at our 45 year class reunion a few years back. I was looking forward to seeing him again at the 50th. Really hate that I happened upon this tonight. My prayers to Bill’s family. I know that you know this, but he was a great guy and had such a great sense of humor. My sincere condolences.

Tom Millhollon
Granbury TX

Jeff Colvin

212w ago

I was so very saddened at the phone call from Bree. I was honored to be on the list of people he wanted her to call. I grew up with Billy and his best friend Doug Day. We three all had a mutual love of music. We talked by phone several times, yet I never knew he was sick. I’ll love and miss him always. Jeff Colvin🥁

Kellie James

214w ago

My Uncle Doug Day went to Permian High School with Billy. They were great friends thought out life. Doug was a life long musician and they played music together in high school. My uncle visited Billy in Germany in the 80's while Bill was stationed there.
Ironically they both had cancer at the same time and would talk about their treatments and life and such. I know he was a big comfort to Doug as he went through his treatments, Doug died very unexpectedly last July. Billy was going to come to the memorial and sing a song they wrote together years ago. I wish now I knew which song.
Billy texted me was about a month ago, said he could not make it to the memorial because he was not up to it. He asked me to tell everyone he missed his brother.
I pray Doug and Billy are in heaven now playing beautiful music together.
RIP Billy.

Jerry Blessing

214w ago

Remembering the life of my greatest long time friend and the great times we shared together. The memories we made and hold on to will serve as a reminder how blessed we were to have you in our life.

Jay Davini

214w ago

Created a new album - Memories Album.

Nancy Brookshire

215w ago

I write this with tears flowing and an aching soul. So many memories can pile up in 31 years. I was so very blessed to know WO and to call him friend. He never bragged about his time serving our country. As a matter of fact it was nearly impossible to get him to talk about it. But when he did I could see both pride and pain in his eyes. We wouldn’t linger there long because those memories had a way of making a good day melancholy. I hope people realize the sacrifices he and those like him did and do to keep us free.
So many memories…. From when we first met in the ER (I was a newbie ER nurse, and after every trauma he and his team at CF Dallas flew in, he’d take me aside and ask me “ did you keep our precious cargo alive?” He always knew the answer before it came out of my mouth. Didn’t matter how long or short my reply, my reasons why or why not, he’d look at me with those damn piercing blue eyes, give a slight nod, then walk away whistling that whistle, which btw sounded more like an exotic bird than a whistle. He knew we either failed or succeeded. He never made me feel judged, but I knew he was thinking - I did my job getting them here safe, did you do yours? Growing up with a father and 4 brothers and no mother figure till I was 14 made me something of a loner. Not many girl friends, even to this day. Maybe that’s why we could relate so well and shoot the s*** so easily. He was always, always there when I needed him. For advise when asked. For a shoulder when I acted like a girl. For an a** kicking when necessary.
He always had my 6.
He so loved his beautiful wife. Worshipped her. Yes we talked a lot about you sweet Tierney. “Super T” to Russ and I! He was so very proud of his kids. Lead by example. Brandon and Bree, I want you to know your dad was so very proud of you both. Oh how he loved you both, and being blessed with grandchildren made his heart complete.
WO, take your new wings and soar! We will see each other again, but not yet. Not yet. And if there was one thing I could ask you right now, it would be this - “ You knew how much I loved Elvis, couldn’t you have waited a few more minutes”?? Love you always my friend.

Nancy Brookshire

215w ago

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