James (Jim) A. Briggs, 70, of Houston, TX, passed away on 6/25/18. He was born in Terre Haute, IN on 4/30/48. Jim graduated from Gerstmeyer H.S. He was married to Susan (Wheat) Briggs on 8/17/74. Jim had a career in Autocad Drafting with Stran Building for 10+ years and was self-employed for 25 years. He had a passion for Nascar and was an Avid reader. He was survived by Angela (Angie) Briggs, Kimberly (Kim) Briggs, Jeffery (Jeff) Briggs, Jason Briggs, Allison Briggs, Joseph Briggs, Alix Yang (Ben), Elijah Briggs, Sherry Grunhaus. Funeral arrangements will be held at Roselawn Memorial Park, 7500 N. Clinton Street, Terre Haute, Texas 47805 on .