Lloyd Briggs

CHAFFEE, Mo. -- Lloyd Gerald Briggs, 78, of Benton, Ky., died Sunday, July 30, 2006, at his home.

He was the son of Quinton and Marie Bonesock Briggs. He married Juanita Elam.

Briggs was formerly of Chaffee. He was a former judge in Missouri and had been a lawyer with Saladino, Oaks and Schaaf. He was a member of St. Henry's Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, American Bar Association and Missouri Masonic Lodge.

Survivors include two sons, Paul Briggs of Benton, Ky., Kevin Briggs of Paducah, Ky.; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, a son, two brothers and a sister.

Private graveside service was held Tuesday at Highland Park Cemetery in Mayfield, Ky. Monsignor George Hancock officiated.

Collier Funeral Home in Benton, Ky., was in charge of arrangements.