Robert was born in Torrance California on May 19, 1930 and passed away in Fresno California on March 4, 2018.
He was a long time executive director with the USDA for 40 years.
Robert is preceded in death by his son, William Perry Briney.
He is survived by his wife, Leslie; Son Rob Briney and his wife Kris; daughter Patricia (Patty) Briney; step son Amit Ben-Yehoshua and daughter Liat Josefberg-Ben-Yehoshua; eleven grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Beth Israel Cemetery, 1701 West Belmont Ave., Fresno at 2:00 pm.
Memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lislefuneralhome.com for the Briney family.