Deacon David Briselden of St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek, died Monday, July 29, 2019 with his wife by his side. He was 75 years old.
He was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI to the late Don and Evelyn Briselden on Feb. 26, 1944. Deacon David had three older siblings.
David and his wife, Patti, were married for 53 years and blessed with four children. He lived an exceptional life, centered around his family and ministries.
Ordained a deacon on Nov. 15, 1986, in the Diocese of Little Rock, AR., Deacon David served at St. Michael's Catholic Church in West Memphis, AR for two years before moving to Hot Springs, AR and serving at St. John Catholic Church for 23 years. He moved to Georgia and has served at St. Brigid Church, Johns Creek since October of 2011.
Deacon David was able to perform the marriage services for his sons and baptized all of his grandchildren. Performing baptisms was one of his favorite things, and he felt so blessed to baptize other family members and hundreds of children.
Deacon David loved camping with his family and going out on his boat and enjoying God's creation.
In his 60"s he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Even though it was a struggle and stole parts of his independence, he never let it define him.
He is survived by his wife Patti, sons Robert(Shannon), Michael (Jamie),
Sean(Kim); daughter Jennifer; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial was Aug. 6, 2019 at St. Brigid Church.
Donations in memory of Deacon David may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Programs at the Shepard Center in Atlanta at www.shepherd.org./giving/charitable-giving. |