James Brigman

James Brigman, 83, of Greenville passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2016 in Rockwall Nursing Care Center. Military graveside will be 2:15pm Tuesday, February 16, at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery under the direction of Peters Funeral Home. A gathering of friends and family will be 6-8pm Monday, February 15, 2016 at Peters Funeral Home.

James was born March 8, 1932 in Greenville, Texas to Odie Odell Brigman and Susie Lou Banta Brigman. He proudly served his country while enlisted in the US Navy. Afterward he continued to serve his community as a police officer for the Garland Police Department and the Sulphur Springs Sheriff Department. After retiring he couldn't stay home so he was a security officer in Greenville and the surrounding areas. He married Erika Nafe on June 4, 2002 in Greenville.

Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 14 years Erika Brigman of Greenville; daughter Ramona Brigman of Greenville; brother Robert Brigman and wife Lu Ann of Plano; numerous nieces and nephews and friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, son Don Brigman, Daughter Kim Brigman, and a sister Margaret Hedric.