March 4, 1952
November 27, 2020
Of Colorado Springs, passed away at his home after a battle with cancer.
He joined the Army in 1970, and was a Vietnam Veteran.
He was born in Bethel, NC to Arthur B. Briley and Betty (Briley) Cherry. He is survived by his wife, Rosemary Briley (née Mindykowski); sons, Arthur B. Briley, III and James Phillip Briley; grandchildren, Cassidy, Austin, April Leah, Keith, Laura, Rachel and Christopher; great grandchildren, Rebel and Wayton; sister, Pam (née Briley) Creadic; half-sister, Selena Cherry; and brother, Calvin (Phillip) Briley. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur B. Briley and Betty (Briley) Cherry; brother, Gene Briley; and by his first wife, Linda (née Berry) Briley.
Ben was a devoted father and avid bowler. He enjoyed spending quality time with his wife Rose, and fur babies, Gertie, Hector and Max. He loved his Friday night bowling league, which he did with his Babe (Hey Babe!) ha ha!, Rose. He was a true believer, but always said his faith was between him and God. His beloved wife and he were married in October 2019, finally after spending 25 years together. Telling people that he needed to see if it would last. He had a wonderful sense of humor! He will be deeply missed by friends, family and all who knew him.
A funeral service is scheduled for Friday, December 4th, 9:30am at Memorial Gardens Chapel.
Flowers, donations and condolences may be offered to: Rosemary Briley, 2708 North Circle Drive, Colorado Springs CO 80909.
A recording of the service may be viewed through: https://www.facebook.com/Swan-Law-Funeral-Directors-103050861397700/
