It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of a beloved husband, father, and friend. Billy Ragin Briscoe left us on January 15, 2025, at the age of 84.
After a long-fought battle with cancer, he passed away peacefully with family by his side in Plano, Texas.
Surviving Bill is his wife, Janet Briscoe; their daughters, Lisa Briscoe and Laurie Briscoe; children, Greg Briscoe, Melanie Briscoe-Galinger, Brian Briscoe, and Stacy Briscoe; Sheila Longstras; Donnie Benson; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and their families. He is also survived by his sister, Dorothy Jean Briscoe-Davis; his brothers, Jimmy Briscoe and Donnie Briscoe; and many more loved family members.
Bill Briscoe was the son of Willard Wilson Briscoe and Nora Pauline King-Briscoe. He was born in Walters, Oklahoma, and was the oldest of six siblings.
Spurred from the humble beginning of his life, Bill was driven with untold grit and determination to pursue a successful life in business. As an entrepreneur, Bill was a natural. He had born talent and style; he was adventurous; he was an extraordinary visionary, and he was always working—even at happy hour!
Bill touched a vast number of people throughout his life, young and old. He had friendships that spanned his lifetime. He had an entourage of friends that were like family. If you met Bill, even briefly, he was someone you would never forget. He loved people. He was truly magnetic.
A small, intimate service is planned for Bill. The family sends sincere thanks for all the thoughts and prayers. We ask that you cherish your memories of him. Send him a special prayer or even a toast to a true one-of-a-kind person—a legend!
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