George A. Briley
March 28, 2019
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George A. Briley, 69, passed away on March 28, 2019 at Taylor Hospice House. He was born on February 4, 1950 to Fred and Katherine Briley.
George was a plumber and a Backhoe operator. He had addictive personality which included, coon and pheasant hunting, racing, and gambling. George picked a mean guitar and was a Jack of all Trades. He would have given you the shirt off his back if you needed it.
George will be remembered for his numerous quotes, such as; “You can’t hoot with the owls all night and soar with the eagles all day” – “As I walk through the valley, shadow of death, I fear no evil because I am the baddest person you will ever know” – “A true friend is hard to find. He could count his friends on one hand. If you find one friend, a true friend, in your whole life… you’ve done something” - “I never said I’ve always been right, but I’m never wrong”
George taught us one main lesson, it’s something each and every one of us can pass on – “If we come together, we leave together”
George was always ready for anything; you could ask him to go anywhere and his response would be – “Let me get my boots”.
George always ended goodbyes to his kids with; “Tell the kids I love them” or “Take care of my girls”.
He is survived by his loving wife, Claudia; sons, Jeff (Sarah) Briley, Chad (Michelle) Briley, Dustin (Angie) Mason; daughter, Ginny (Josh) Mitchell; mother, Katherine Briley; brothers, Fred Jr., Dennis and Mark; sister, Janet; brother in law, Terry Signs Sr. and 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. George is preceded in death by his father, Fred and sister Carol.
A memorial visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines. A private burial will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, family would appreciate contributions be made to; UnityPoint Hospice-Taylor House, 3401 E. Douglas Ave., Des Moines, Iowa 50317
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
“Take care of one and one will take care of you”
George Briley
Hernandez Family
04/03/2019
May God give you the peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Tamara (Sonnenburg) Cox
04/02/2019
I am so sorry for the Briley families loss, thinking of you guys!! Fly high George and give em hell!!! You will be greatly missed by all!!
Tiffany Briley
03/31/2019
Hi George, see you in heaven...Thank you for caring about me.....Love you.....
Jimmy Gibbons
03/31/2019
You will be forever missed
Karla Draper Sanders
03/31/2019
You will be greatly missed. Fly high my friend. Love you
Linda
03/31/2019
You were like a mighty wind that blew over this earth often never knowing where it Came from nor where it went...Now your like a flicker flame blowing in a gentle breeze....Life my friend is simply full of memories many unexplained...The roaring lion that never seemed to truly find peace while on earth is now gentle like that of a lamb....Your finally home George and that peace you searched for is now finally yours....A gentle flickering flame....Through all your turmoil people found away to love you because you wanted to be loved....Im smiling because your finally home....Love you...
Janet Briley
03/31/2019
Well miss you and we love you very much my brother. God bless you and I cant wait to see you again.
Kelly Wheeler
03/30/2019
You will be alright, you will be ok, Your now a soldier above! One hell of a man!
Teri Briley
03/30/2019
If I could speak for myself I would begin with thank you for caring about me when others thought it was not important to do so...I would often feel your love through your laughter and your gentle smiles ...I heard you uncle George when you would say I love you girls and you knew I did...I know one day you will see me walking without any afflictions once I make our final destination heaven Jesus promised us all once we make Heaven there will be no more sorrow nor pain or tears to dim our eyes and we will be made whole...Wait for me George and again ty for caring about me...I never seen the tough you I only seen the gentle George many never had the pleasure of knowing...Your first day in heaven your first day at home wish I could of watched you bow before the throne and be crowned his very own....Goodnight down here Good morning up yonder....Again ty.....
Rhonda Endriss
03/30/2019
Our love, thoughts & prayers go to all of you! XO
Rhonda Endriss & Allison Furman family!
Cynde
03/30/2019
I watched you suffer long and hard you were thee toughest man Ive ever been blessed to know God rook you to fly with the angels to a better place you will forever be in my thoughts and greatly missed and prayers to his family May God bless you in your time of sorrow!!!!
Andrew Rice
03/30/2019
Fly higher George watch over my son upstairs and my son down here on the tracks love you old man
Shannon
03/30/2019
Words cannot express the sadness in my heart. So thankful to have had some really memorable conversations recently and having the opportunity to say goodbye to a man I never thought would die?? to me you were invincible. The reaction you had when I came will forever be instilled in my ??. You were loved by so many, myself included. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family for so many years. You will be greatly missed??