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Bro. William Dewayne Briggs, age 63, of Somerset, Kentucky, passed from this life on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at UK Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky.
William was born on October 15, 1963 to William Briggs and Sharon Canada in Muncie, Indiana.
He was a devout Christian, minister, man of God, wrestling referee, member of VFW sons, a volunteer Chaplain at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital and volunteer at a homeless shelter. He also loved his dog, “Trixie”.
William was preceded in death by his parents. He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Delena Briggs, son Aaron Briggs, daughters: Kala Morrison (Sam) both of Muncie, IN and Tabatha Prater of Anderson, IN, brother Ken Anderson of IN; sisters: Bethann Hollowell of Marion, IN and Angela Stocker of Somerset, Ky; grandchildren: Eli, Amber, Sebastian, Angelina, Anthony, Brooklyn and 8 great-grandchildren.
Memorial service will be held on Monday, November 16, 2026 at 6 p.m. at Shopville Gym with Bro. Jason Hicks officiating.
Southern Oaks Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements for Bro. William Dewayne Briggs.