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Terry Don Briant age, 59 of Gilmer, Texas passed away on November 12, 2020 in Tyler, Texas.
Terry was born to Gary and Donna Briant in Woodward, OK on December 3, 1960. He married Laura Gerken on May 21, 1982. Together, Terry and Laura raised three children and celebrated 38 years of marriage. Terry worked in the construction of metal buildings and large iron structures for 13 years. Then was a pipefitter for 20 years, and worked for Tyco as a welder at the time of his death.
Terry is survived by his wife Laura Briant of Gilmer, his three children Jake Briant and wife Karen of Onawa, IA, Jessica Briant of San Antonio, TX, Jerrod Briant of Gilmer, TX, and four grandchildren, his father Gary Briant and wife Pat of Carrollton, TX and his brother Mike Briant and wife Linda of Castell, TX.
Terry is preceded in death by his mother Donna Briant.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, November 23, 2020 at 10:00 A.M. in the chapel of East Texas Funeral Home located at 6522 McCann Road, Longview, Texas 75605.
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