William "Bill" Wade Briggs' Obituary
Mr. William Wade Briggs, (Bill) 69, passed away peacefully from prostate cancer on October 31, 2020.
Bill was born on April 30, 1951 in Beaufort, SC to Marjorie Seely Briggs and the late William G. Briggs. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas.
Survivors include his wife Susan (the love of his life), mother Marjorie, younger brothers (and best friends) Fred and Greg, sister-in-law Dianne, as well as many extended family members and very dear friends.
Having worked for the railroad and then the staffing business for many years, Bill’s true passion for life began on January 2, 1996 when he entered recovery. Since then, he realized his true calling - helping others recover from alcoholism and drug addiction. Bill went back to school, became an addiction counselor and practiced in this field before succumbing to cancer. He was always upbeat and positive, even in the face of deadly disease. Bill believed life was about love, compassion, and kindness.
A memorial will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday November 14, 2020, at Lady’s Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00 to 1:45 pm.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Bill’s honor to Hospice and Palliative Care of Cabarrus County, 5003 Hospice Lane, Kannapolis, NC 28081.
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