William "Sonny" L. Briley's obituary , Passed away on July 1, 2025 in Keokuk, Iowa

William "Sonny" L. Briley

August 15, 1937 - July 1, 2025 (87 years old)

Keokuk, Iowa

William "Sonny" L. Briley's obituary , Passed away on July 1, 2025 in Keokuk, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vigen Memorial Home

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William "Sonny" L. Briley

August 15, 1937 - July 1, 2025 (87 years old)

Keokuk, Iowa

William L. Briley Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of William L. Briley of Keokuk, Iowa, who passed away on July 1, 2025, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of William L. Briley to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Allen and Gladys Marie Rhea Briley; and his wife Joan Spurgeon. He is survived by: his children, Bill A. Briley of Watkins, CO, Bradley A. Briley of Watkins, CO, Barbara Calloway (Robert "Cal") of Williamsburg, VA and Amy Wilkinson (Eric) of Thailand; his grandchildren, Hunter, Alexis, Zackary, Gabby, Kevin, Crystal, Tori, Sabrina, Larry, Jr., Cody, Jessica M., Alisha, Dereck, Jessica H. and Dillon; his sisters, Liz Newberry (Rodger) of Keokuk and Dorothy Burrell (Rich) of Keokuk; and his sister-in-law Pat Rhea of Keokuk. He is also survived by several great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Monday, July 7th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Vigen Memorial (1328 Concert St, Keokuk, IA 52632). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 8th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

Memorials may be made to the family in care of Barbara Calloway.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Vigen Memorial Home



Mon

July 07

Visitation

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Vigen Memorial
1328 Concert St, Keokuk, IA 52632

Tue

July 08

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Vigen Memorial
1328 Concert St, Keokuk, IA 52632

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