Robert Henry Briggs 71, of Beaumont, TX; passed Nov. 09, 2024.

Services are Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024, at Proctor's Mortuary 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 9AM until Funeral at 10AM. Interment will be held Monday, Nov. 25, 2024, at 1030AM in Houston National Cemetery, Houston TX.

Robert Henry Briggs was born to the late Edward Hayward and Novella Marie Briggs on August 24, 1953. He was the fifth of nine children born to their union. Robert departed this earthly life on November 9, 2024, at Baptist Hospital. He grew up with his brothers and sisters in a blessed and loving home. While growing up he attended Christian Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Manuel Washington, Sr. and was baptized at an early age.

Robert graduated from Charlton-Pollard in the Class of 1971, and while in school he was in the Navy ROTC which prompted him to enlist in the United States Navy after graduation.

Robert worked as an auto detailer at Kinsel Ford, Philpott Ford Adams Auto in Beaumont, Texas. In the early years, Robert enjoyed spending time with family and friends and later on in life he still enjoyed things like fishing, watching football (especially Dallas Cowboys), wrestling, and classic westerns on tv. He was a very generous person and put the needs of others before himself.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents: Edward and Novella Briggs; two brothers: Edward Perry and Charles Raymond; one sister: Cheral Briggs Murphy; grandparents, several aunts and uncles.

Memories of Robert are left in the hearts of his remaining family members: two sisters; Jeral Regenia Briggs Cheatham and Antonia Briggs Leger (Anthony); three brothers: Kenneth Wayne (Edith), Sammy Davis (Elizabeth) and Dan Hayward (Rona).
Also left to cherish Robert's memories are his uncles: Howard Briggs, Beaumont; Floyd Hutton, San Antonio, and Clarence Hutton, Houston. Nieces: Jowanna (Jojo), Earlene (Sunshine), Nicole, Tameka, Tiffany and Toya. Nephews: Howard (Tonka), Anthony (JB), Dominique, Dimitri, DeAngelo, Wayne, Phillip, Mark and Timothy; and a host of great-nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com.