Charles Theodore Briggman Jr.

North Augusta, SC- Celebration of Life Services for Charles “Sonny” T. Briggman, Jr., 89, formally of Orangebug, SC, who passed on July 24, 2024, at his daughter’s home in North Augusta, SC, after a lengthy illness, will be conducted Saturday morning August 3rd at 11 o’clock in Sunnyside Cemetery, Orangeburg, SC. Mr. Briggman was born December 12, 1934, in Orangeburg, SC to the late Charles Theodore and Thelma Lorraine Edwins Briggman, Sr. He served his country for four years in the United States Navy- COMNAVFE, Yokosuka, Japan and furthering his education. Following his military service, Mr. Briggerman started a career with Blue Cross Blue Shield Insurance Company in sales and marketing. He then began his 32-year career in Property Resort Management and Development as a General Manager for ocean front resort properties and served with several Boards of Directors in Myrtle Beach and Santee, SC. Later expanding his career to Litchfield, VA and several cities in North Carolina until he retired in September 2001. Mr. Briggman was a former member of the Northside Baptist Church, where he served as chairman of the deacon’s board, building and grounds committee, finance committee and was a member of the Corner Stone Sunday School Class and the choir. He was known as a jack of all trades and was very outgoing. Mr. Briggman enjoyed gardening, being outdoors and dancing, especially shagging and square dancing. He was a train enthusiast and loved spending time with his family. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife of 53 years, Martha Gail Avant Briggman; a great-granddaughter, Allison Harper Cleveland; three sisters, Jackie Townsend, Barbara Caroline Myers and Shirley Smith; a sister-in-law, Jayne Geyer; and a brother-in-law, Raymond (Glenn) Avant. Surviving members left to cherish his memory include two daughters, Sandra (Kyle) Briggman-Henderson and Cynthia B. (Rob) Harper; three grandchildren, Robert G. Harper, Jr., Martha Helen (Matthew) Parker and Rhianna N. (Kaleb Donaldson) Harper; three great-grandchildren, Piper Parker, Charles Alexander Parker and Martha Hazel Parker; two brothers, William (Sheila) Briggman and Wesley Oliver (Kay) Briggman; two brothers-in-laws, H. Dan (Leslie) Avant and Roy (Marlie) Avant and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Briggman is also survived by his extended family which include his girlfriend of 15 years who was also known as his Best Buddy, Nelda Green and her children who knew him as New Daddy. His daughters want to express their appreciation for Ms. Nelda by saying that she was their dad’s “Best Buddy”, a dear and trusted friend, and a great caregiver. Sandra and Cythnia want to thank her for her kindness and generosity, as she was full of joy, and she is one of God’s angels and we love her very much. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or https://act.alz.org/site/Donation; Ebenezer Baptist Church, 3144 Cordova Rd., Cordova, SC 29039; or a charity of one’s choice.

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Charles Theodore Briggman Jr.

December 12, 1934 - July 24, 2024