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February 27, 1989
Sapulpa Herald
Creek Co. OK

Lawrence Dale Briggs, 57, Lawton, Okla., died Friday at the Veterans Center in Claremore, Okla.

Graveside services will be 2 pm Tuesday at Bristow City Cemetery with the Rev. Carol Cook officiating.

Burial will be under the direction of Smith Funeral Home.

He was born Oct. 22, 1931, in ElDorado, Ark. Mr. Briggs retired from the regular Army in 1972 after 23 ½ years service. He served in the Korean Conflict and in Vietnam.

He was a self-employed appliance repairman after his retirement.

Survivors include father Harold of El Dorado; mother and stepfather Louise and Raymond Maples of Bristow; son Larry of Woodbridge, Va., and brother William of Port Neches, Texas.