OBITUARY

John Raymond Briscoe of Union, MO departed this life in Union, MO on September 26, 2026, having reached the age of seventy-six years, nine months and twenty-eight days. John was born in St. Louis, MO on November 29, 1949, son of John Briscoe and Eleanor Briscoe nee Murphy. As a young man he was united in marriage and blessed to have three children.

John is survived by his children, Charlie Holmes, Chris Briscoe and Michelle Hewitt; by his siblings, Alan Briscoe, Benjamin Briscoe, Violet Briscoe and Darlene Briscoe; by one foster sibling, Butch Sanders and wife, Janice; by nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

John was preceded in death by his parents, John and Eleanor Briscoe; and by his foster siblings, Betty Davis, Floyd Hinson, Jr. Donald Hinson, Allen Connard, Kenneth Hinson, William Friedrick Hinson, Charles Neil Hinson, Silas Robert Hinson and Bernard Eugene Hinson.

John was a Christian and past member of First Baptist Church of St. Clair, MO. During his working career he was employed as a mail handler for the United Postal Service in TX until his retirement. John enjoyed going fishing, making cards and giving out candy at church, especially green mints and red and black licorice. What meant most to him was time spent with family. The love they shared and many precious memories they created together will be cherished by them all forever.

A kind and loving father, brother, step-brother, uncle, cousin and treasured friend, he will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by all who knew and loved him.

A private committal will take place at a later date at Prospect Cemetery in Lonedell, MO. Memorials may be made to the Public Administrators Office in Union, MO. The family of John William Briscoe entrusted the care of their loved one to Russell Colonial Funeral Home in St. Clair, MO.