John Briggs ’83

John died June 12, 2015, shortly before his 53rd birthday.

Born in Memphis, Tenn., John prepared for Princeton at Milton Academy, where he was an ABC (A Better Chance) scholarship winner. John was always proud of his longtime affiliation with ABC.

At Princeton, John majored in history and was keenly interested in the history and politics of the Kennedy years. He was a member of Charter Club and played a variety of sports, including tennis and volleyball. John was known for his engaging personality and wide circle of friends.

He graduated from Duke Law School in May 1986, and subsequently became a federal law clerk in Memphis. John was admitted to the Texas State Bar and worked in a large law firm until he moved to Washington, D.C., and then to Atlanta, where he continued his law and business practice.

John was active in his community and a member of the Providence Missionary Baptist Church. John is survived by Ursula, his loving wife of 23 years; children Jack and Josh; mother Joan; and brother Jerold. The class extends sincere condolences to them all.