Charles Wesley Briggs

Charles Wesley Briggs, age 97, of Dandridge, TN passed away Sunday, May 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born July 30, 1928. He was the son of Reverend George W. and Lula H. Briggs. Charles was a long-time member of Swann’s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church, where he served as a Deacon for 72 years. He worked and retired from both U.S Steel and The State of TN. The remainder of his working years were spent as a Bailiff for the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office. Charles loved the Lord, working on the farm, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Gideon International for 47 years. Preceded in death by first wife and mother of his children Willie Briggs; second wife Doris Briggs; Daughter, Janice McKinney; Sisters Cora Hunter, Queen Edmonds, Carrie Fisher, Myrtle Fisher, and Dorothy Sellars; Brothers, Carl, Hubert and Roscoe Briggs; Great Grand Child, T.J Cate. He is survived by wife, Dean Briggs; children, Gary(Betsy) Briggs, Craig(Terri)Briggs; Son in law, Wayne McKinney; Step Daughter, Robbie Fain; Grandchildren, Tina(Scott)McMahon, Renee Morgan, Ryan(Kim)Briggs, Cliff(Danielle)Briggs, Megan(Jordan) Knight; Great Grandchildren, Amber Cate, Kennedy Morgan(Sean Bledsoe), Dalton(Abby)Morgan, Cole Cate, Kamdyn Briggs, Kenzie Briggs, Hadilee Briggs, Finley and Garrison Knight; Great Great Grandchildren, Clayton Russell, Collins Bledsoe, Sterling Morgan, Harper Morgan, Hudson Morgan, and Stetson Morgan.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday May 20, 2026 at Swann's Chapel Baptist Church from 3:00pm to 7:00pm. A funeral service will follow at 7:00pm with Rev. Jerry Dezearn officiating. Graveside service will be on Thursday May 21, 2026 at 11:00am at Swann's Chapel Missionary Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to The Gideons International (Jefferson County Camp) PO Box 1245, Dandridge, TN 37725

"Jesus wept" John 11:35

"When I must leave you for alittle while, please do not grieve and shed wild tears and hug your sorrow to you through the years but start out bravely with a gallant smile; and for my sake and in my name, live on and do all things the same, feed not your loneliness on empty days, but fill each waking hour in useful ways, reach out your hand in comfort and in cheer and I in turn will comfort you and hold you near; and never, never be afraid to die, for I am waiting for you in the sky!"

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