Graveside services for Kenny Ray Briggs, 62, of Lone Oak, will be held on Friday, June 6, at 3:00 p.m., at Pilgrim Rest #2 Cemetery, in Golden, with Bro. Jim Russell officiating. Serving as pallbearers will be Deven Fansler, Sammy Walker, Neil Russom, Darrell Booker, Kory Briggs and Max Langston. Services are under the direction of Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home, Alba.
Mr. Briggs died peacefully at his home in Lone Oak on Friday, May 30, 2025. He was born on September 22, 1962, in Seminole, to Raymond Ray and Marjorie Rue Sherwood Briggs.
He spent most of his life in East Tawakoni, where he was a member of Bois D’ Arc Baptist Church. A proud 1981 graduate of Rains High School, he went on to earn associate degrees from both Tyler Junior College and Texas Tech University.
He had a true passion for plants and creative outdoor spaces, and worked as a landscaper, bringing beauty and inspiration to his clients through his designs. He was also an avid fisherman. He was a devoted father and grandfather, known for his kindness and love for his family.
Mr. Briggs is survived by his son, Kory Briggs and wife Anna of Longview; daughter, Morgan Rae Langston and husband Max of Wolfe City; two sisters, Debbie English of East Tawakoni and Kathi Fansler and husband Del of Flint; three grandchildren, Barrett Gill, Kenneth Briggs and Raylan Briggs; and numerous other relatives and friends.
The family will receive friends on Friday, June 6, one hour before the service from 2:00-2:45 p.m., at Wilson-Bartley Funeral Home.