John "Jack" Newton Briggs jr.

June 12, 1942 - November 25, 2020

John Newton 'Jack' Briggs Jr., 78, of Fairfield, California, passed away peacefully in his Green Valley home on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2020. Jack was born on June 12, 1942 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Dr. John Newton Briggs, Sr., and Jane Leedom Briggs. He was the oldest of four siblings, was raised in Southern California and called Green Valley his home for 46 years. He was a generous, devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend. With a Denison University degree, he traveled the US and the world as a furniture business executive for over 40 years. He loved fishing, hunting and watching golf and football. He was a great golfer and enjoyed playing cards with friends. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Nancy; daughters, Jane (Eric) Riddiough and Barbara (Brad) Sloan; grandchildren, Victoria, Trevor, Elle and Emma; siblings, Barbara (Bill) Haljun, Victoria (Chris) Briggs Bagdasarian and James (Margaret) Briggs; he is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews and in-laws. Jack was preceded in death by his parents; and his grandparents, Stephen Foster and Beatrice Branch Briggs and James and Olea Leedom. Due to Covid-19 regulations, a private family memorial service will be held, and he will be laid to rest at Rockville Cemetery in Fairfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jack's name to Help Hope Live, to help a friend in need of kidney health at: https://helphopelive.org/campaign/15218/ Cremation and arrangements entrusted to the direction and care of Twin Chapels Mortuary, Vallejo (707) 552-6696. www.TwinChapelsMortuary.com.