Stanley E. Briggs

Stanley E. Briggs, 87, of Marathon, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at the Guthrie Cortland Regional Medical Center, Cortland, NY.

Stanley was born in Penn Yan, NY, on March 4, 1936, one of 12 children born to Howard and Reita Wallace Briggs.  He was a member of the First Christian Church of Lapeer.  Stanley proudly served in the U.S. Army from 1958 until his honorable discharge in 1961.  He retired from Tractor Supply Company in 2018 after many years of service.  Stanley was an avid NY Yankees and NY Giants fan.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Lyla Allen Briggs; and his children, Barry and Bruce Briggs, both of Marathon, Brian (Jennifer) Briggs of Colchester IL, and Becky Briggs of Marathon.  He also leaves behind his grandchildren, Hunter and Austin Briggs; a brother, David (Kay) Briggs of Lakeland, FL; a sister, Erma Mullins of Penn Yan; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by eight brothers and one sister.

A celebration of his life will be held at the Lapeer Christian Church on Friday, July 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  The family will be present to receive friends at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the start of the service at 2:00 p.m.  Expressions of sympathy in memory of Stanley may be directed to the MAVAC Building Fund, P.O. Box 132, Marathon, NY 13803 or to a charity of one’s choice.