James Edward Briggs Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of James Edward Briggs of Solvay, New York is shared. James, born on April 23, 1960, passed away on July 29, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Edward Briggs to pay them a last tribute.
James will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around him. Friends and family will honor James by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence he had in their lives. Though James is no longer present, the bonds he created and the experiences shared will endure. James’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew him.
He was predeceased by: his stepfather Charles F Thomas; his father Ted Briggs (Irving); his grandson Caleb Ryan Briggs; and his stepsister Faye Taylor. He is survived by: his fiancée Lisa Kelley; his children, Danielle Fletcher, Jesse Briggs and Jimmy Briggs Jr. (Alyssa Armstrong); his stepsons, Tison Kelley (Magdalena Grzegowska) and Nate Kelley (Brittany Conte); his brother Brian Thomas (Vicki Thomas); his stepsiblings, Charles Thomas and Charlotte Mitchell; Midnight. He is also survived by his many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.
