George Alfred Briggs

George Alfred Briggs, 92, of Morehead City, passed away Friday, December 4, 2020, at Carteret Health Care.

His funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Munden Funeral Home. Friends are welcome to attend the service. For those unable to attend, the family invites you to view the webcasting of the service through his obituary page on Munden Funeral Home’s website. In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, there will be a limit to the number of people in the building at one time, as well, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

George was born on August 12, 1928, in Rochester, Kent, England, to the late George and Rhoda Briggs. As most young men his age, his teen years were a very tumultuous time in history. Serving in the England Royal Air Force he faced numerous challenges with valor and pride for his country. After obtaining his bachelor’s degree, his job as a paper mill builder took him all over the world.

He is survived by his wife, Rene Briggs, of the home; sons, Michael Robert Briggs of Hawaii and Jonathon Nigel Briggs of Sneads Ferry, NC; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great-grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Timothy Andrew Briggs; sister, Lilly Briggs; and brother, William Briggs.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to a charity of one’s choice.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home and Crematory in Morehead City, NC.