Gregory James Briggs

Maurice - A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 27th 2024 at 1:00 PM at St. Theresa Catholic Church in Abbeville for Gregory James Briggs, age 54, who passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Lafayette. Fr. Francois Sainte-Marie will Celebrate the Mass and conduct the funeral services. Gregory James Briggs was born on October 21, 1970 in Lafayette and he was a longtime resident of Maurice. Although Gregory was never married or had any children, he was surrounded by the love of his family. He enjoyed spending time with his sister, brother-in-law, nieces, nephews, and friends. He made sure to enjoy his life by doing the things he loved to do. He always loved helping someone if he can, and even in death, he is still helping those in need by being an organ donor. Gregory will be dearly missed. He is survived by his siblings, Adrienne (Michael) Peter of Maurice, Sarah (Lionel) Alpough of Erath, Cynthia (David) Delesbor, Lynette Lee of Abbeville, Christopher (Aquillia) Lee of Abbeville, Charles (Kellie) Lee of Abbeville, and Patrice Bell of Houston, Texas; as well as a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and friends. He was preceded in death on his mother's side by his mother, Viola Veronica Briggs; his brother, Anthony Briggs; his grandfather, Edgar Briggs Sr.; his grandmother, Laura Briggs; his uncles, Thomas Jones and Edgar M. Briggs; and his cousin, Stacey Briggs. He was preceded on his father's side by his father, Alfred Lee Sr.; his grandfather, Ernest Lee; his siblings, Alfred Lee Jr. and Brenda Lee; his nephews, Jacoby Lee and Oris Briggs. Interment will be held at St. Paul Cemetery in Abbeville. The family wishes to give a special thanks to Uncle Ivory Jones, Aunt Mary Jones, and Aunt Mamie Briggs for all the love and support given to the family in this time of need; as well as a special thanks to dear friend Sister Willia Bessard, Cornelius Darby and Rebecca "Sue" Mitchell for their love and support. Thank you to all the friendly nursing staff for all the help in his time there. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cypress Funeral Home & Crematory, 206 W. Lafayette St., Maurice, LA 70555.

Gregory James Briggs

October 21, 1970 - December 16, 2024