Gordon J. Briley

1934 - 2010

Gordon J. Briley obituary, 1934-2010, Smiths Station, AL

BORN

1934

DIED

2010

FUNERAL HOME

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary

3770 Highway 431 North

Phenix City, Alabama

Gordon Briley Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 16, 2010.

Gordon Jacob Briley went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, December
15, 2010. Funeral services will be held on Saturday December 18th at 11:00am in the chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 3770 Highway 431 N, Phenix City, AL. with the Reverends Joe Strickland and Barry Danner officiating. Interment will be in Lakeview Memory Gardens. Serving as pallbearers will be Justin Briley, Jonathan Briley, Nick Smith, Eddie Carr, Morris Thornton and Boyd Cochran. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 5pm until 7pm at the funeral home.

Gordon was born May 8, 1934 in Telfair County, GA., son of the late Benjamin and Martha Selph Briley. He was a member of the First Assembly of God in Phenix City and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Gordon was a
mechanic by trade and worked for the Mullin Company, Hughes Volkswagen, Ken Thomas Volkswagen and retired from civil service at Ft. Benning. Other than his parents Gordon is preceded by four siblings.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Lenora Briley, three children, Judy Karen Briley of Oxford, NC., Randall Clay Briley and wife Lisa of Phenix City, Dr. of Ed., Bonnie Burns and husband Robert of Smiths Station, AL.,
adopted daughter, Tracy Briley of Opelika, AL., , grandsons, Justin Briley and wife, Danielle of Ft. Gordon, GA.,, Jonathan Briley of Phenix City, grandchildren by marriage, Braxten and Brookelynn Carr of Smiths Station,
Cameron and Kaliegh Smith of Ft. Mitchell, AL., nieces, nephews, cousins and other relatives and friends. To offer condolences please visit www.shphenixcity.com.

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December 18, 2010

Tracy I just found out about your dad. I am so sorry.I do feel the pain and hurt you have in your heart. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need me for anything please call me. God bless you and your family.Gail Clark Smiths Al

December 17, 2010

Barbara & Anthony Jackson

"Lenora and Family...we am deeply sorry for your loss. Gordan was a sweet and loving loving husband and always had such sweet things to say about his wife! God bless and remember you all are in our prayers during this time of loss"

December 17, 2010

Gwen Nelson

May God be with you and your family Dr. Burns.

PCES/Bookkeeper

December 17, 2010

Rebecca Latham

Uncle Gordon was a loving and caring man. He will always be in my heart and prayers. He always made me laugh, and would always give you a smile and a hug! He will truely be missed.

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3770 Highway 431 North, Phenix City, AL 36868-2548

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