Jeffrey A. Briggs

On Tuesday morning, August 13, 2024, Jeffrey Alan Briggs of Hadley, PA, passed away suddenly at his home. He was 67.

Jeffrey was born September 19, 1956 in Youngstown, OH to Harold and Frances (Clark) Briggs, of Brookfield, OH.  He attended elementary school at Brookfield and later at Stoneboro, PA and graduated from Lakeview High School in 1974.  Following this he enlisted in the US Navy and graduated from the Naval Academy In 1980.  Also in 1980, he married his sweetheart, Cynthia Waybright (Lakeview Class of ’77). 

In his Naval service, Jeffrey flew F18 Hornets in the Grenada, Beirut, Bosnia and Iraq conflicts. In addition, he was given the great honor of participating in a foreign exchange program with France.  He and his growing family lived in Carqueiranne, and  later in Paris while he flew in a French squadron and attended French War College.  Commander Briggs retired from the Navy in 1998.

It was always Jeffrey’s desire to move his family “back home” to Pennsylvania.  This dream became reality when he accepted a position as teacher at Commodore Perry High School in Hadley.  During his illustrious time as a “Panther”, he was a beloved teacher of Math and Science, Coach, and Athletic Director.  “Mr. Briggs” was awarded Teacher of the Year on multiple occasions. 

Jeffrey led a full life.  In addition to teaching, he played keyboards and sang in church – many years at Clarks Mills Methodist Church, and recently, at Oak Grove Church.  He was also an avid marksman and enjoyed going on “shoots”.  But perhaps his greatest accomplishment was raising each of his four children, who all went on to serve their country in the Armed Forces. 

Jeffrey was preceded in death by his father and his wife. 

He is survived by his mother; his sisters Jenny (David) Waybright, Laurie (Tim) Shillito and Amy (Harold) Longmore; his children Michael (Meghan), Lindsey Miller (Jacob), Daniel (Meagan) and Katherine; his 9 grandchildren – Avery Briggs, Brianne Miller, Jacob Miller Jr., Carolynn Miller, Elizabeth Miller, Hudson Briggs

 Logan Briggs, Mason Briggs, and Ian Briggs; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Clarks Mills Community Church, 3813 Hadley Road, Clarks Mills, with Rev. Jay Sterling officiating.  Jeff will be laid to rest with committal prayers next to his wife at the Hadley Cemetery.  Family and friends will be received at the Robert L. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 3223 Perry Hwy., Sheakleyville, on Friday from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM and at the church on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 10:45 AM.

Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.snyderfh.com

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