Robert D. Brisco

On October 1, 2001, the Lord whispered and called home our beloved Robert.Robert Daniel Moore Briscoe was born in Towson, Maryland on December 30,1929. The eighth of sixteen children born to Virginia and Adam Briscoe. Twelve sisters and brothers preceded him in death. He received his education in the Baltimore County and Baltimore City Public School systems. He was awarded several certificates for achievement in trades such as Tailoring Business Management, the Connecticut Bible Institute and the Chicago Moody Institute.In the mid-1940’s Robert opened a dry clean and tailoring shop. During the 1950’s he closed the dry cleaning business and began work with the Bendix Corporation. His hobbies included home improvement work, remodeling, golf, and bowling-for, which he won several competition trophies.Robert accepted Christ in his life at an early age. In 1950, Robert became a member of Southern Baptist Church. In 196, upon moving to northeast Baltimore, he was appointed to the deacon Board and assigned chairmanship of the Sunday school program at the New Gethesemane Baptist Church. In July 1970, he became a member of the Saint Paul Baptist Church and was appointed to the Deacon board under the leadership of the late Dr. George A. Crawley, Jr. He served as assistant chairman and chairman of the Deacon board for over nine years. He was also buyer for the Outreach Committee, worked with the Evangelism Ministry and participated in various other programs. He was a member of the Male Chorus and Sanctuary Choir.He enjoyed decorating the church and preparing for special programs by sewing dressings for the altar, the choir, and other organizations of the church. In 1950, he married Marie Louise Robinson, after her death in 1978; he married Gloria Jean Williams in 1985. As a young father he was a dedicated family man, who opened his home to anyone in need. Neighborhood youth looked up to him as a good and solid example of a man. His family, church, and friends were the delight of his life. He always gave God the glory for his many blessings.He leaves to cherish his memories: his lovingly wife; Gloria, sons; Larry, Jerome, and Robert, daughters; Patricia, Sylvia, Cassandra (Sandy), Gwendolyn and Michelle, Thirteen grandchildren, six great-children, six great-grandchildren, one brother; Kirkwood Briscoe, two sisters; Dorothy Smith and Vera Arvin, daughters-in-laws; Yvonne, Yoma and Loretta, sons-in-laws; Brian Woodson, Merryman Bond and William Owens, ten sisters-in-laws, six brothers-in-laws, one aunt; Viola Berry, mother-in-law; Rachel Williams, on godson; Joshua Cooper, two spiritually adopted children; Samuel Young, Jr., Marvin Foster, and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, extended families; the Vincent, Wynns, Crawleys, and many other families and dear friends.

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Robert D. Brisco

December 30, 1929 - October 1, 2001