George Clifton Briley, age 90, born to George and Estelle Briley in Haynesville, LA entered into rest peacefully with family by his side at home in San Antonio on June 17, 2016. He was the oldest of three brothers, Louis Raiborn Briley (deceased) and Charles Robert Briley.

During WWII, he joined the Air Force but was assigned to the Army Air Corp of Engineers. They went out in front of the troops clearing mines and setting up communication lines prior to battle.

Upon returning from service, he entered Louisiana Tech University graduating at the top of his class in Electrical Engineering. Upon graduation he was recruited for a two-year training course, equivalent to a Master's program, with York Refrigeration Corporation. While in York, PA he met and married Phyllis Kindig on December 16, 1950.

They re-located to Houston, TX where they adopted two children. After which began an odyssey of moves due to better and better job opportunities to Rochester, NY, NYC, Livingston, NJ, Hagerstown, MD, and back to Houston, then later to Woodinville, WA, finally to settle in San Antonio, TX in 1979 starting his own company where he worked until his stroke in 2004. During his long and successful career he became known as "Mr. Refrigeration" because of his vast knowledge of commercial refrigeration.

He enjoyed hunting and sports. He provided everything for his family….and more.

He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Phyllis; son John and spouse Rebecca; daughter Melissa Mieras and husband Tom; 5 grandchildren, Clif and Erin Briley, Ryan, Shawn and Michael Mieras.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Visitation will begin on Wednesday, June 22, at 9:00 A.M. with a Funeral Services to be held at 10:00 A.M. at Zion Lutheran Church at 1604 and Braun. Interment will follow in Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

If desired memorial contributions may be made to the DAV (Disabled American Veterans) www.dav.org