Fred "Dickie Bird" Briggs

February 13, 1920 - December 9, 2011

Mr. Fred H. Briggs, age 91, of Franklin, KY, died Friday, December 9, 2011, in Franklin, KY. Fred was employed for over 47 years with Sullivans Department Store and was a member of Elevated Baptist Church. He was a World War II Army Veteran and was awarded; Victory Medal, European African Middle Eastern Campaign Medal,Conduct Medal, was with Redball Express-Honor Unit. Member of American Legion Post 202 -2nd Oldest Member. He became a Kentucky Colonel; Aug 9, 1995. Fred was the son of the late Alfred Briggs and the late Liza Beard Briggs. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Briggs and brothers; Ben Briggs and Robert L. Briggs. Fred leaves to cherish his memories a sister; Mary Elizabeth Briggs Johnson, Franklin, KY A host of nices, nephews, cousins, many relatives and friends.