Wilbur Dale Briggs, 85, of Freeman, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Funeral services were held  Saturday, December 28, 2019 at the Atkinson Funeral Home in Harrisonville, Missouri. Burial in Freeman Cemetery,  Freeman,  Missouri. Memorial contributions are suggested to Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman.

Wilbur was born June 10, 1934 in Kansas City, Missouri, a son of Riley "R.C" Lewis Clyde Briggs and Jessie Lea (Shultz) Briggs. He was a lifelong Cass County resident. Wilbur married Evelyn Joan Getty on June 30, 1955, and to this union five children were born: Dale Ann, Robert "Rob",  Larry "Peanut", John, and Brenda. Wilbur owned and operated WD Briggs Sodding in Freeman. He was a former member and Charter Member of the Lions Club in Freeman, as well as, a member of Freeman Baptist Church in Freeman.

Wilbur was preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 42 years, Evelyn; his daughter, Dale Ann Fugate; his son, Robert "Rob" Briggs; 4 brothers; and a sister. He is survived by his sons: Larry "Peanut" (Lonna Bremer) Briggs and John (Diana) Briggs of Peculiar; his daughter, Brenda (Ron) Lavery of Freeman; 9 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.