Ricky Dean Briley
Ricky Dean Briley, 64, of Milstadt IL,
lost his battle with cancer on April 2, 2019
at Jefferson Barracks hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Rick was born February 17th, 1955 in East St. Louis. Rick is preceded in death by his parents, Glenwood Sr. and Edna (Vaugh) Briley and sister Janetta Renee Briley.
He enlisted in the Air Force immediately following graduation from East St. Louis High school. After his discharge from the Air Force he obtained his Associate degree in Diesel and small engine repair from Louis and Clark Community College in Godfrey, IL. However most of his career was woodworking. He was a great storyteller and motorcycle enthusiast.
Rick’s love, kindness and generosity showed through in his beautiful blue eyes. These attributes were focused on his family, especially his precious granddaughters. Rick was looking forward to welcoming his next beautiful granddaughter in June.
Rick will be lovingly remembered by his children, Vicki (Martin) Lanasky of Fenton MO; David (Stephanie) Briley of Collinsville, IL; and two granddaughters, Lillian Lanasky and Kayleigh Briley. Rick is also blessed with his loving sisters and brothers; Barbara (Rusty) Phipps, Kenneth (Sylvia) Briley, Glen (Sis) Briley Jr., Michael Briley, Samuel Briley, Jeanie (Jim) Schroeder, and Jane (Bill) Cross and many nieces and nephews.
Arrangements for a celebration of Rick’s life are pending.
Memorials can be made to Jefferson Barracks Hospice or the American Cancer Society.
Rest in Peace, Rick. You fought a good fight.
Vickie and family you are all in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult and unfortunate time. Very sorry for your loss.
Farewell my friend. Though we haven’t seen much these past years you were still one of my dearest friends. I remember when we first met as kids. I remember you were one of the first there to greet me when I came up after my wife passed. God bless you my friend. May god keep you in the hollow of his hand.