The Clarion-Ledger Jackson, MS February 25, 2007 Jack A. Briscoe, Sr. Jack A. Briscoe, Sr., 89, died February 23, 2007, at Mississippi State Veterans' Home, Kosciusko. Visitation is today, February 25, 4-6 p.m. at Jordan Funeral Home in Kosciusko. Funeral services are 11 a.m. Monday, February 26 at First Presbyterian Church in Kosciusko with burial in the Parkway Cemetery. Mr. Briscoe was born November 1, 1917, in Kosciusko, a son of the late Howard and Charlotte Safford Briscoe. He Married Daisy Hogan Briscoe in September 1941. He was a recognized community and civic leader. A faithful member of the Kosciusko First Presbyterian Church, he served as Sunday school superintendent, deacon, elder, elder emeritus, and as a member of the missions and building committees. He also served as an officer and member of various community and civic organizations, including tenures as president of the Lions Club, Rotary Club, Kosciusko Country Club, Kosciusko School Board, and Chamber of Commerce. He was recognized by the Rotary Club as a Paul Harris Fellow recipient, and was an active member of the Kosciusko Industrial Development. He was honored as Kosciusko Outstanding Citizen in 1959 and served as city alderman for four years. During the years just prior to and after his retirement, he was a very active member of the Kosciusko Golf Club. As a businessman, he enjoyed numerous achievements. Graduating from Mississippi State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Dairy Products Manufacturing, he served on various boards and committees within the dairy industry. Starting as manager in 1945, he worked at Luvel Dairy Products until his retirement as Chairman of the Board in 2000. He served as president of the Mississippi Dairy Products Association, Director of Dixie Dairy Products, and served on the Board of Directors of the National All Jersey Association, Ford's Ice Cream in Newton, MS, and Avent's Dairy in Oxford, MS. A U.S. Army veteran of World War II, he entered active duty June 26, 1941, as a second lieutenant. Serving overseas for 3 1/2 years, he spent most of his service in the Asiatic Pacific Theater of Operations. For his service during this period, he received a Silver Star, a Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, and an air medal, as well as several other service and campaign medals and ribbons. He retired from active duty as a battalion commander, holding the rank of major. He was a patriotic American who took pride in serving his country. Survivors include: wife of 65 years, Daisy Hogan Briscoe, three sons, Jack Allen Briscoe and wife, Margaret; Jimmy Briscoe and wife, Carolyn; Richard Briscoe and wife, Jean; one daughter, Be'Be' Briscoe Schelver and husband Fred; seven grandchildren, Grace Elizabeth Briscoe of New York, NY, Sage Briscoe of Baltimore, MD, Hogan Briscoe and Mark Briscoe of Kosciusko, Stephen Schelver of Jackson, MS, and Justyn Schelver and Jeffrey Schelver both of Hilton Head, SC; one sister Eva Toms and husband Paul of California. Memorials may be sent to French Camp Academy, 1 Fine Place, French Camp, MS 39745; or First Presbyterian Church, 603 Smythe Street, Kosciusko, MS 39090.