Fred Earl Briggs Jr., 79, passed away on September 17, 2017. He was born on March 26, 1938 in Dallas, Texas to the late Fred E. and Dorothy (Hunter) Briggs Sr. Fred was a truck driver and was always a busy man. He loved to go hunting, fishing and was always telling stories. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends in Texas and New Mexico. Fred is also preceded in death by his wife, Cheryl Briggs. He is survived by his son, Fred Briggs III and wife Brittany; daughters, Sherrilyn Gail Briggs and wife Jaime Joiner, Terri K Diaz and husband Frank Daiz Jr. and DeAnna Leigh Briggs; step sons, David Saline and wife Lynetta and Michael Saline and wife Nicole and step daughter, Lesley Saline and fiancé Shaw Berryhill. Fred was blessed with 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Per the families wishes no services are scheduled at this time.