Antonio Briggs, Sr, affectionately known as "Tony" departed this earthly life to take his heavenly rest on Sunday, August 30, 2026. He was born on November 15, 1962, to the late Leroy Briggs and Chennie Battle. Tony spent his childhood in Florence, SC where he received his education in the public schools of Florence County. At an early age, Tony gave his life to Jesus Christ. He would later relocate to Washington, DC, where he worked many jobs and helped family with projects.

Later Tony decided to relocate back home to Florence, SC where he was employed as a handyman and a landscraper.

Antonio is preceded in death by his parents, Leroy Briggs, Chennie Battle, sister, Stephanie (Cookie) Briggs, and grandson Antonio Briggs, Ill.

Tony leaves to cherish fond memories: one son, Antonio Briggs, Jr., two daughters, Sierra R. Martin and Daisy M. Briggs, and one grandson Rarnell E. King of Newburgh, NY; sisters Cynthia Briggs (Bruce), Diane Murray both of Florence, SC, Denise Battle (Alphonso) of Washington, DC, brothers, Marvin(Gloria) Briggs of Riverdale, MD, Kim Battle of Washington, DC, and Calvin Battle(Clarissa) of Capital Heights, MD, "bonus brothers", Mark Douglas (Eleanor), Eric Douglas both of Florence, SC, Lawrence (Gina) Douglas of Atlanta, GA, Devin (Amaris) Douglas of Laveen, AZ, aunts, Bertha Galloway of Seat Pleasant, MD, Rebecca Briggs of Glen Burnie, MD Ann Douglas, of Florence, SC, Zettie (Bishop Connell Rice of Myrtle Beach, SC, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, cousins, other relatives, friends and two special friends Josh Scott and Gwendolyn Abraham.

Tony would always be there for you if you needed him.

HE LOVED HIS FAMILY!

Please keep the family of Antonio Briggs in your thoughts and prayers.