Troy D. Briggs

Troy D. Briggs, 57 years old, peacefully passed away on August 4th after a 7 year battle with cancer. He was born April 10th, 1969 in Toledo Ohio. He grew up in Sylvania Ohio, attended Sylvania Northview High School, and later took classes at Owens College for digital media. 

Troy worked as a drywall finisher at A-Team Drywall, a flatbed driver for J & J Towing, a delivery driver at Parts Plus, a line driver at Russ’s Car Wash, and a tow truck operator at Pat & Jakes Towing. Troy’s main passion in life was playing guitar and writing music. In the early 90’s Troy joined the band R.I.P. Rock and played several gigs with them. Summer of 1997 Troy really wanted to do something to help the homeless community, so he came up with the idea of having a benefit concert for the homeless once a year. He got the rest of the band on board, as well as some other local bands, and held a benefit concert at Centennial Terrace; the 1st Annual Local Band Homeless Jam, and it was a great success. After leaving R.I.P. Rock, Troy founded the all original rock band Sweet Revenge. Troy had enormous talent, dedication, and determination. He was the glue and driving force of Sweet Revenge. Troy’s band performed at clubs & concert halls all over Northwest Ohio & Southeast Michigan, won a few Battle of the Bands contests, played live on the radio when featured on Jeff Lamb’s Man Cave twice, and opened for several National and International acts; Bullet Boys, Vince Neil, Misfits, Blue Felix, Jackyl, and twice for Michael Schenker’s Temple of Rock. Troy had many friends and fans. 

He enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, NHRA events, and car shows. Troy is survived by his loving sister, Bridget “Dazz”; mother, Kathy; son, Sean; and many other relatives. 

Troy's family will welcome guests on Sunday, August 16, 2026 from 4:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - West Sylvania Chapel, 3655 King Rd, Toledo. A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Burial will immediately follow at Toledo Memorial Park.

Troy played his own rhythm, wrote his own rules, and left a soundtrack that will ring on in our hearts always