Lionel Briscoe

Lionel Briscoe was born on June 4th, 1945, to Clarence Sr. and Mildred Briscoe. He was the 5th sibling of 10 children born to their union.

He attended Fidelity Manor High School and was drafted into the United States Army in the year of 1965 to Vietnam. After his deployment he was sent to Presidio military base in San Francisco, California with an honorable discharge.

Lionel soon met his sweetheart, while she was in college in California dating for several months. He was united in holy matrimony to Mary Ann Briscoe. They were married 53 years. To this union three beautiful, exceptional children were born – (daughters) Michelle Vasquez and Simone Jones, (son) Lionel Briscoe Jr. He was also the father of a second son, named Darren Kennerson. Lionel was always superfluous in whatever endeavor he set his mind out to do for his family.

Lionel worked for Petro Tex in Houston, Texas for a few years as a machine operator and later moved to Denver, Colorado and worked for Safeway warehouse as a meat cutter/processor for 20 plus years. He worked seven years for the US Postal Service in the janitorial department and then he retired after seven years. He received a United States Postal Service award for being such a diligent worker. He attended Community College of Aurora and received a certificate in Auto Mechanics. Lionel received a Certificate of Appreciation from general George W. Casey Jr. from the United States Army, along with five decorative medals during his tour in Vietnam.

Lionel trophied in pool at the Old Veterans Hospital in Denver, Colorado. He enjoyed playing basketball, swimming, chess, dominoes, and he used to jog 20 miles a day. He loved to mimic Smokey Robinson (singer and songwriter’s) voice. He loved oldies but goodies and jazz music. His favorite colors were yellow and red. He was a true believer in the Lord, Jesus Christ.

He is preceded in death by his parents Clarence Sr. and Mildred Briscoe and three brothers, Clarence Briscoe Jr., Herbert Lee Briscoe, and Wilbert Briscoe.

He leaves behind his beloved wife Mary Ann Briscoe; children Michelle Vasquez (Kenneth), Lionel Briscoe Jr. (Collette), and Simone Jones.

Grandchildren – Sharif, Ashley, and Keah Vasquez, Angelica, Alex, and Aydin Briscoe and four great grandchildren Kevin and triplets – A’aliyah, Lena, and London Morris.

His siblings: Audrey Manuel, Rosemary Roy, Catherine Paley, Ronnie Briscoe, Cynthia Moreland, and Michael Briscoe all reside in Houston, Texas with a host of uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.