Eddie Briscoe, Jr. “Bubba”

Published 2:36 pm Thursday, February 15, 2018

Eddie (Bubba) Briscoe, Jr., age 77, of Port Arthur, Texas passed away February 13, 2018. Eddie was born August 23, 1940 in Port Arthur, Texas to the late Eddie Briscoe, Sr. and Anna Cole Briscoe.

Eddie retired from Sears and later worked off-shore and in construction. Eddie enjoyed being with his family and friends. He also loved riding his bicycle throughout the city and was often called “the man on the yellow bicycle.”

Eddie is survived by his devoted wife of 47 years, Marion and beloved daughters, Angela Briscoe and Sharon Briscoe of Port Arthur, Texas; sister Willie Mae Wiltz of Port Arthur, Texas and a host of other relatives and friends. He is preceded in death by his brothers, Alvin Briscoe and Cornelius Briscoe.

Funeral service will be 2 PM on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at Gabriel Funeral Home Chapel with visitation from 12 PM until service time. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park under the direction of Gabriel Funeral Home