Tyler Charles Briggs

August 31, 1981 - May 6, 2019

Tyler Charles Briggs, 37, a good hearted and considerate son, brother, and friend, died unexpectedly on Monday, May 6, 2019 in Lansing. Tyler was born August 31, 1981 in Lansing, the son of David Briggs and Stacy Carpenter. Growing up in Charlotte, Tyler made many friends, especially on the ballfield. He played baseball, basketball and football for the Charlotte Orioles. Following high school, Tyler worked at various jobs, including a year at Alro Steel. He found peace playing guitar, and he enjoyed` time up north in Traverse City, and working on his step-father's farm in Mason. He loved playing golf with his brother, Erik, and spending time with his niece and nephew. Despite his struggles throughout his life, Tyler's friends and family will remember his non-judgmental nature and willingness to share his heart. Tyler is survived by his mother, Stacy (Forrest "Ike") Fry of Mason; brother, Erik (Lisa) Briggs of East Lansing; niece and nephew, Julia and Carson Briggs; grandmothers, Connie Carpenter and Mary JoAnn (Bayne) Cranford; aunts and uncles, Debra (Roland) Williamson, Anne Carpenter, and Brian (Kathleen) Briggs; cousins, Jennifer Wolf, Aaron Carpenter, Jessica (Saul Flores) Doty, Ian Doty, Lisa (Daniel) Potter, and Amy Briggs. He was predeceased by his father, David Briggs; grandfathers, Jon Briggs and Peter Carpenter; and his great-grandparents, most recently Marguerite Keeny. Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 13, 2019, 6:00 PM at Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte, MI. Visitation will be prior to the service, from 4-6:00 PM on Monday, May 13. Memorial contributions may be made to Mid-Michigan Recovery Services at http://www.midmichiganrecoveryservices.org/treatment-services.html