Vernon Louis Briggs was born on October 8, 1961 in Fort Worth, TX to Edson Briggs and Grace (Good Shield) Briggs. Vernon made his journey to the Spirit World on May 3, 2026 at the Monument Health Home Plus Hospice in Rapid City, SD.
Vernon is survived by his children, Daniel Briggs, Raina Frazier, Kyle Bruner, and Edwin Briggs; siblings, Edson Briggs III of Batesland, SD, Richard Briggs and Robert Briggs both of Eagle Butte, SD, and Shari Briggs-Neigel and Monte Briggs both of Martin, SD; and grandchildren, Gracie Bush, Wanbli Bush, Devonte Bush, Aison Bruner, Axton Bruner, Te’Shauna Collins, Sapphire Frazier, Simon Frazier, Violet Emery, Zenaya Collins, and Heavenly Collins.
Vernon was preceded in death by his father, Edson Briggs II; mother, Grace Good Shield-Briggs; sisters, Maria Rivas Smith and Johnnie Kay Reddy; and brothers, Ira Briggs, Sr. and John Briggs.
Pallbearers will be Jacob Gothridge, Lakota Good Voice Elk, Simon Frazier, Kevin Olson, Raymond Neigel, Jeremiah Briggs II, Malakai Briggs, and LaLa Edwin Briggs.
Honorary pallbearers will be Amber Briggs, Nathan Briggs, Edwin Neigel, Brittany Neigel, Donelle Briggs, Gracie Briggs, MaKayla Briggs, Carissa Louden, Zachariah Briggs, Jerimiah Briggs, Jadis Reddy, Marley Reddy, Honey Reddy, Erica Washburn & Kids, Ira Briggs, Jr & Kids, Kimimila Briggs, Edson Briggs, Jesse Buffalo, Greg Briggs, Darla Gonzalas, David & Gloria Ayala, Rachael Briggs Ferreira, Biberos Family, DeeShae Delancy & Kids, Agatha Bald Eagle & Kids, Felicia Rivas, Zara Rivas & Family, Paula High Bear, Danetta Mousseaux, Mary Cottier & Family, Kelly Cottier & Family, Alex Salway & Family, Kyle Shivers, Ed Estrada, Clarence & Darla Allen, Neigel Family, Norman Ray Schuler, Nancy Yells Eagle, Donielle Miner, Mary Yells Eagle, Robin Yells Eagle, Ether Thunder Shield & Family, Terrilee Asanpi & Family, Jeanna Grage & Family, Garvin Hill, John Hill, Linda Faubion, Shelby A. Zahn, Bernadine Eagle & Family, Bryan Dunn & Family, and All Friends & Relatives.
Wake Services: One night wake service starting at 4:00 PM, Thursday, May 7, 2026 at the LaCreek CAP Office in Martin, SD with evening services starting at 7:00 PM
Funeral Services: 11:00 AM, Friday, May 8, 2026 at the LaCreek CAP Office in Martin, SD
Traditional Lakota Services: Mitch Wisecarver
Burial Services: Allen Community Cemetery, Allen, SD
Arrangements entrusted with the Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD