Obituary of Myron G Briscoe

Myron Gene Briscoe was born February 1, 1945, to the late Jerome & Thelma Briscoe. Myron who was affectionately called “Bris” attended Steven Elementary School in Washington, DC & later moved on to Cardozo Senior High School in Washington, DC & graduated in 1963. Myron was a great athlete; in High School he was the star of his football team as well as the track team. Upon graduation, he worked for Washington D.C. Board of Education specializing in engineering. Myron also worked for Aluminum Shapes in Pennsauken, NJ where he retired there after 25 years.  On November 4, 1984, he married the love of his life, Katherine Briscoe of Camden, NJ in holy matrimony. They were married for 38 years. In 1986, he became a member of Emmanuel United Pentecostal Church until his health began to fail in 2012.  Myron loved to eat, neck bones and lima beans were his favorite meal. He loves snacks as well! M&M’s & Tasty Cakes were his favorite. He also loved to watch CNN & had a special love for the NFL, The Redskins, who are now the Washington Commanders.  Myron leaves to cherish his memory to his loving wife, Katherine Briscoe, his 3 brothers; Reginald, James (Victoria); and Frank (Patricia) and 9 siblings preceding him in death; Gerald, Arthur, Murray, Minnie, Jerome Jr, Thelma Ann, Margaret, William, & Joseph. Three daughters, Rhonda, Marie, and Karen. Three granddaughters, Octavia (Bruce), Kidahda, & Chuckia. Four great grandchildren, Dejour, Laneara, Chase, & Hamilton. One special sister-in-law Pearlie (Harrison) of Michigan. And one special great, great nephew Michael Briscoe of Atlanta, GA.