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Wilbur Gene Briar

Birth	:	8 Jun 1923 Cambridge City, Wayne County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	7 Feb 1994 Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA
Burial	:	Murch-Holt Cemetery, Ellsworth, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.4897210, -68.4220000
Description	:	Wilbur was the oldest of the two children of Wilbur George Briar and Rosella Close, both from Indiana. Wilbur's father left the family when Wilbur was a young boy, so he was raised by his mother, and also his grandmother, Harriet Chandler Close Morton and her husband, George Morton. He married Helen "Joan" Graffis in 1942 in Wayne County, Indiana. Wilbur had two sons, Steve born in 1943 and Mike born in 1950. After the war, a long marriage, and divorce, Wilbur married Louise Westover in 1971 and moved to Ft. Pierce, Florida, where he spent the rest of his... Read More	Wilbur was the oldest of the two children of Wilbur George Briar and Rosella Close, both from Indiana. Wilbur's father left the family when Wilbur was a young boy, so he was raised by his mother, and also his grandmother, Harriet Chandler Close Morton and her husband, George Morton. He married Helen "Joan" Graffis in 1942 in Wayne County, Indiana. Wilbur had two sons, Steve born in 1943 and Mike born in 1950. After the war, a long marriage, and divorce, Wilbur married Louise Westover in 1971 and moved to Ft. Pierce, Florida, where he spent the rest of his life. He enjoyed boating, fishing, and having a good time. He loved his three grandchildren: Christine Boyer, Julie Grippo, and Chad Briar. And now has two great-grandchildren: Ryan and Jia Grippo. Wilbur Briar, 70, died Feb. 7, 1994. He was a native of Cambridge City, IN and had been a resident of Fort Pierce for 23 years, coming from Richmond, IN. Mr. Briar was superintendent for the St. Lucie County garage for 10 years. He was of the Protestant faith, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 22 years, Louise Briar of Fort Pierce; his son, Steven Briar of Lake Wales; his brother, Dick Briar of Cambridge City, IN; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his son, Michael Briar, in 1982.

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Where is Wilbur Gene Briar's memorial?
Wilbur Gene Briar's memorial is located at: Murch-Holt Cemetery, Ellsworth, Hancock County, USA.
When did Wilbur Gene Briar death?
Wilbur Gene Briar death on 7 Feb 1994 in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie County, Florida, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Wilbur Gene Briar's memorial?
Latitude: 44.4897210
Longitude: -68.4220000

Family Members:

Parent

Wilbur George Briar

(1902 - 1976)

Spouse

Helen “Joan” Graffis Short

(1923 - 2010)

Children

Steven Hale Briar

(1943 - 2014)

Michael Gene Briar

(1950 - 1982)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 44.4897210, -68.4220000

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Coordinate: 44.5032997, -68.4182968

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Coordinate: 44.5205994, -68.4178009

8. Beechland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5190680, -68.3970950

9. Old Tinker Farm Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5289618, -68.4226072

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12. Col. John Black Tomb at Woodlawn
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Coordinate: 44.5364593, -68.4321494

13. Leland Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4524994, -68.3681030

14. Old Burial Ground
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Coordinate: 44.5434600, -68.4245600

15. Anderson-Bunker Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4566300, -68.3615150

16. Goose Cove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4366989, -68.4017029

17. Forest Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.4791985, -68.3439026

18. Pine Tree Cemetery
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Coordinate: 44.5331400, -68.3581500

19. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Ellsworth, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5520250, -68.3942270

20. Elbridge Mosley Cemetery
Ellsworth, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5528100, -68.3971800

21. Woodbine Cemetery
Ellsworth, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5527992, -68.3955994

22. MacKenzie Cemetery
Ellsworth, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5534470, -68.3971870

23. Asa Flood Cemetery
Ellsworth, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5549210, -68.4489020

24. Hillside Cemetery
Surry, Hancock County, USA
Coordinate: 44.5133140, -68.5120380