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Rev John Franklin Briles Sr.

Birth	:	4 Dec 1916 Le Roy, Coffey County, Kansas, USA
Death	:	16 Dec 2004 Visalia, Tulare County, California, USA
Burial	:	Crandall Cemetery, Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0685997, -95.7189026
Description	:	Visalia Times-Delta Friday, December 17, 2004 Reverend John F. Briles Sr. The Reverend John Franklin Briles Sr. of Visalia, Calif., went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004. He was born on Dec. 4, 1916, in LeRoy, Kan., to Noah John Briles and Lois James Briles. He attended Tabor Academy and Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan. He graduated from Fresno State University and attended the Mennonite Brethren Seminary in Fresno, Calif. He taught at Westside Elementary School and was principal of Dakota School near Kerman, Calif. He was ordained in 1953 by the American Baptist Convention at San Joaquin First... Read More	Visalia Times-Delta Friday, December 17, 2004 Reverend John F. Briles Sr. The Reverend John Franklin Briles Sr. of Visalia, Calif., went to be with his Lord on Thursday, Dec. 16, 2004. He was born on Dec. 4, 1916, in LeRoy, Kan., to Noah John Briles and Lois James Briles. He attended Tabor Academy and Tabor College in Hillsboro, Kan. He graduated from Fresno State University and attended the Mennonite Brethren Seminary in Fresno, Calif. He taught at Westside Elementary School and was principal of Dakota School near Kerman, Calif. He was ordained in 1953 by the American Baptist Convention at San Joaquin First Baptist Church where he pastored for 12 years. Subsequent to that he was pastor of the First Baptist Church in Avenal, Calif., for 15 years prior to joining the staff of First Baptist Church in Visalia, Calif., as an associate pastor in 1979. After retirement from that full-time pastorate in 1986, he went on to serve as a hospital chaplain and subsequently a police chaplain for the remainder of his life. Pastor Briles was a gentleman of diverse gifts and interests. Ministry to the sick, bereaved and homebound was a passion throughout his life. His love of nature, young people and outreach led to his instrumental role in the formation and establishment of Sugar Pine Christian Camps at Oakhurst, Calif. He became widely known for his ministry of making pies and giving them to numerous people he came in contact with daily, earning him the title of "Baker for the Maker." John was married to Alyce Josephine Van Scoyk in Crandall, Kan., on June 18, 1950. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Maybelle Harreld and one brother, Max Briles. In addition to his wife, he is survived by four children, John Franklin Briles Jr. of Emporia, Kan., Noah J. Briles and his wife, Fonda of Kansas City, Kan., JoAnn Briles-Klein of Wichita, Kan., and Lois Elizabeth Briles and her husband, Michael Peters, of Kansas City, Mo. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Matthew Briles, Laura Klein and Jonathan Briles; two sisters, Betty Langshaw and husband, Lloyd and Virginia Mitchell; a brother-in-law, L.W. Harreld and a sister-in-law, Mildred Briles; extended family and innumerable friends. Funeral services will be held 2:30 p.m. Saturday at First Baptist Church of Visalia, 1100 S. Sowell St. (at Tulare Avenue) in Visalia, Calif. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. Saturday at the church. Burial will be in Crandall Cemetery near LeRoy, Kan. Arrangements are by Miller Memorial Chapel, Visalia. Remembrances may be made to: Camp Sugar Pine Memorial Fund, Oakhurst, 48478 Mill Canyon Road, Oakhurst, CA 93644; or Visalia Police Chaplain Fund, C/O the Chaplain's Unit, 303 S. Johnson St., Visalia, CA 93291.

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Where is Rev John Franklin Briles Sr.'s memorial?
Rev John Franklin Briles Sr.'s memorial is located at: Crandall Cemetery, Le Roy, Coffey County, USA.
When did Rev John Franklin Briles Sr. death?
Rev John Franklin Briles Sr. death on 16 Dec 2004 in Visalia, Tulare County, California, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Rev John Franklin Briles Sr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.0685997
Longitude: -95.7189026

Family Members:

Parent

Noah J. Briles

(1883 - 1953)

Lois Leona James Briles

(1892 - 1943)

Spouse

Josephine Van Scoyk Briles

(1932 - 2021)

Siblings

Maybelle Briles Harreld

(1913 - 2001)

Roy Earl Briles

(1915 - 1915)

Max Marvin Briles

(1918 - 1985)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Crandall Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0685997, -95.7189026

2. Lorenz Schlichter Memorial Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1207800, -95.6926300

3. Morrow Family Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1108700, -95.6694200

4. Big Creek Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1128006, -95.7671967

5. Le Roy Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0819016, -95.6455994

6. Fairhope Cemetery
Gridley, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0764008, -95.8191986

7. Veteto Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0895100, -95.6123000

8. Cola Hill Cemetery
Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1324997, -95.7932968

9. Center Hill Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1553001, -95.6641998

10. Stoeltzing Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1208000, -95.6097031

11. Graceland Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1721992, -95.7466965

12. Wooster Cemetery
Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0668983, -95.5828018

13. Kesner Family Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0586240, -95.5792120

14. Mount Hope Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1781006, -95.7378006

15. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1692009, -95.6481018

16. Teachout Cemetery
Gridley, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1278000, -95.8572006

17. Quisling Cemetery
Aliceville, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1403700, -95.5895200

18. Gridley Cemetery
Gridley, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0900002, -95.8771973

19. Calvary Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1875000, -95.7739029

20. Logan Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1939300, -95.6658700

21. Sherwood Cemetery
Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1986008, -95.6746979

22. Logue Cemetery
Le Roy, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.0738983, -95.5361023

23. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Aliceville, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1694500, -95.5811400

24. Baker Cemetery
Burlington, Coffey County, USA
Coordinate: 38.1988983, -95.8238983