Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Briggs, Rodney "Rod" A. December 12, 2022
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Ionia Shopper's Guide-Sat.December 17, 2022

                                  BRIGGS

Rodney "Rod" A. Briggs, 71 passed away peacefully at home December 12th after a 
brief battle with cancer. Rod was born September 15, 1953 in Lansing,MI to James 
and Ardyce (Southern) Briggs.

Rod graduated from Ionia High School with the class of 1969. In December of 
1969, Rod enlisted in the United States Marine Corp serving as a Avionics 
Technician until March of 1978.

Upon returning home during a rough job economy, Rod decided to re-enlist in the 
United States Navy in August of 1978.

Rod served the  next twelve years as a Data System Technician traveling all over 
the world. He retired in June of 1990 with twenty years of military service.

Rod spent the next five years working different jobs and enjoying his time as he 
pleased.

In February 1995 he joined the team at Poultry Management Systems INC. in 
Saranac Lowell MI working until December 31, 2019. He retired just two months 
short of 25 years.

Then on May 14, 1999 Rod decided he was done with single life and married Ronda 
Lewis in Ionia.

Rod is survived by his wife, Ronda, step-daughter, Tracy Bryant whom he treated 
as his own. Grandson, Logan Guthrie who was and will always be his "Buddy", his 
world and loved so much. Rod was the best husband, step-dad and Papa any family 
could ask for.

Also surviving Rod are his siblings and their families, Brad (Kathy) Briggs, 
Terri(Dan) Barnes, Karen Taylor, Scott (Diana) Briggs, Christine (Kim) Rowley.

Rod was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ardyce; brother, Denny and 
niece Cassandra Rowley.

Per Rods request there will be a celebration luncheon on Monday December 19th 
from 11;00 am until 2:00 pm at the Ionia Moose Lodge, 869 E.Lincoln Ave., 
Ionia,MI. Arrangements cared for by Lake funeral Home in Ionia. Online 
condolences may be made at www.lakefuneralhomes.com

A big Thank You to Faith Hospice for keeping Rod pain free as promised. To 
everyone who has been with us through this horrible time, Thank You. There are 
not enough words to express how much we (I) appreciated it.

Lastly, Rod loved music of all kinds. One in particular these last few months 
was "September" by Earth, Wind and Fire.

So...as my loving husband would say to all of you...Ba-dee-ya (dee-ya,de ya)




Additional Comments:
U.S. Marine (1969-1978)
U.S. Navy   (1978-1990)

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