Alan Briggs

(From Clark Funeral Home)

Alan Thomas Briggs was born on August 4, 1952, in Neosho, Missouri, to John Anthony and Dena Mae (Green) Briggs. He entered into rest on December 1, 2024, in Neosho, Missouri, at the age of 72. 

Alan was a lifelong area resident and a graduate of Neosho High School, class of 1970. Following high school, he continued his education at the University of Arkansas, graduating in 1975, with a degree in business administration. 

He was the third-generation owner of Briggs Insurance Agency until his retirement. He was a member of the First Christian Church in Neosho. Alan was a former member and president of the Neosho Rotary Club, a past president of the Southwest Missouri Independent Insurance Agents Association, a member of the Men’s Golf Association, a member of the Neosho Flower Box Committee, a former deacon of the First Christian Church, and an avid supporter of the University of Arkansas Razorbacks. The happiest moments of his life were at home, surrounded by his family and the ones he loved most.

On September 7, 1974, Alan and Rebecca (Becky) Probert were united in marriage in Golden City, Missouri. Becky survives. 

In addition to his wife of fifty years, he is survived by three children: Sarah Thomas and husband, Kevin, of Fayetteville, Arkansas; John Thomas Briggs and wife Sheenah of Joplin; and Alan Kenneth “Kenney” Briggs and wife, Chelsa, of Fairview, Missouri; six grandchildren: Aidan and Kylie Thomas, Masyn and Parker Briggs, and Rhyder Dumas and Sayler Briggs; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, John Stephen Briggs.

A celebration of Alan’s life will be held at the First Christian Church, Neosho, Missouri, on Saturday, December 7th, 2024, at 10 am followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Alan may be made to the First Christian Church, Neosho, Missouri.