Milo "Mike" Briggs Sr., 80 of Washington died Saturday November 24, 2012 in his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Washington on January 5, 1932 a son of the late Ray and Mary Crile Briggs. He attended Trinity Schools. Mr. Briggs served in the United States Army during the Korean War. After the war he was stationed at Fort Bragg and then later at Fort Stewart before being honorably discharged in 1961. He was a member of American Legion Post 744 of Washington, as well as Laboratory Presbyterian Church and the traveling Men's choir. He was a former member of Waynesburg Eagles, Washington Eagles 687, Moose Club 22, VFW 927. He enjoyed karaoke and was an avid bowler and hunter. On June 8, 1953 he married Martha L. Owens Briggs who died January 10, 1995. He is survived by six children Milo "Dude" Briggs of Washington, Sandee (Gary) Stokum of Burgettstown, Kathy (Rob) Roberts of Scenery Hill, Christy (Rich) Kelley of Eighty Four, Jeffrey (Patty) Briggs of West Newton, Nancianne Hall of Minden Mines, Missouri, a sister Maxine Barker of Eighty Four, two brothers Ivan"Ike" Briggs of Washington, Lawrence Briggs of Amity, eleven grandchildren Jesse Stokum, Chris Stokum, Trevor Roberts, Tyler Roberts, Lauren Kelley, Chelsie Kelley, Trista Briggs ,Samantha Briggs, James Briggs, Bryanna Briggs, Sammy A. Romeo, seven great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews. Deceased in addition to his wife and parents are a son Merle Briggs, four sisters Lois Henderson, Louise Reed, Gwendola Briggs, Jean Lyle, four brothers Dutch Garrett, Harold Garrett, Ray Briggs Jr, Donald Briggs. Family and friends will be received Tuesday from 6-8p.m. and Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8p.m in the Nichol Funeral Home 1873 East Maiden Street Washington where funeral services will be held on Thursday November 29, 2012 at 1:00p.m. with Pastor Linda Mankey officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Garden McMurray. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations be made to Celtic Hospice and Palliative Care Services 150 Scharberry Lane Mars, PA 16046 or at www.celtichealthcare.com.