Gerald, 84, of Leslie, Michigan, formerly of Michigan Center, passed away peacefully under the loving care of the staff at Divine Nest Assisted Living Facility on November 5, 2020. Jerry was the son of Eugene and Cecelia Phillips who have preceded him in death.
Jerry graduated from Michigan Center High School in 1954. He served his country for several years in the Naval Reserve ROTC. Jerry retired from Lansing Board of Water and Light after working 26 years as an electrical engineer. Along with being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was a fisherman, hunter, golfer, and enjoyed tying fishing flies. His true passion, other than his family, was bowling. Jerry spent many hours at bowling allies in the Jackson and Lansing areas and was inducted into the Jackson Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1999. Jerry always had a smile and was so easygoing that he never, ever had a complaint.
Jerry is lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Betty (Beebe) Phillips; children, Rae (David) Fruth and Gerald L. (Amy) Phillips Jr.; grandchildren: Sara (Jamie Watson) Fruth, Ryan Fruth, and Ethan (Chelsea) Phillips; great-grandchildren: Marayah, Brendon, Jayden, JaMarion, Micah, Jillianna, and Cruz; sister, Beverly (Les) Gauze; several nieces and nephews; and honorary family members: Abigail, Willetta Brewster, Nevaeh, and Azurrie.
Services honoring Jerry’s life will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Vickers Leslie Funeral Home. The family will be receiving visitors until the service begins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Jerry can be directed to the American Red Cross, Lansing, MI.
Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, Leslie, MI.
Jerry graduated from Michigan Center High School in 1954. He served his country for several years in the Naval Reserve ROTC. Jerry retired from Lansing Board of Water and Light after working 26 years as an electrical engineer. Along with being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was a fisherman, hunter, golfer, and enjoyed tying fishing flies. His true passion, other than his family, was bowling. Jerry spent many hours at bowling allies in the Jackson and Lansing areas and was inducted into the Jackson Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1999. Jerry always had a smile and was so easygoing that he never, ever had a complaint.
Jerry is lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Betty (Beebe) Phillips; children, Rae (David) Fruth and Gerald L. (Amy) Phillips Jr.; grandchildren: Sara (Jamie Watson) Fruth, Ryan Fruth, and Ethan (Chelsea) Phillips; great-grandchildren: Marayah, Brendon, Jayden, JaMarion, Micah, Jillianna, and Cruz; sister, Beverly (Les) Gauze; several nieces and nephews; and honorary family members: Abigail, Willetta Brewster, Nevaeh, and Azurrie.
Services honoring Jerry’s life will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Vickers Leslie Funeral Home. The family will be receiving visitors until the service begins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Jerry can be directed to the American Red Cross, Lansing, MI.
Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, Leslie, MI.
Gerald, 84, of Leslie, Michigan, formerly of Michigan Center, passed away peacefully under the loving care of the staff at Divine Nest Assisted Living Facility on November 5, 2020. Jerry was the son of Eugene and Cecelia Phillips who have preceded him in death.
Jerry graduated from Michigan Center High School in 1954. He served his country for several years in the Naval Reserve ROTC. Jerry retired from Lansing Board of Water and Light after working 26 years as an electrical engineer. Along with being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was a fisherman, hunter, golfer, and enjoyed tying fishing flies. His true passion, other than his family, was bowling. Jerry spent many hours at bowling allies in the Jackson and Lansing areas and was inducted into the Jackson Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1999. Jerry always had a smile and was so easygoing that he never, ever had a complaint.
Jerry is lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Betty (Beebe) Phillips; children, Rae (David) Fruth and Gerald L. (Amy) Phillips Jr.; grandchildren: Sara (Jamie Watson) Fruth, Ryan Fruth, and Ethan (Chelsea) Phillips; great-grandchildren: Marayah, Brendon, Jayden, JaMarion, Micah, Jillianna, and Cruz; sister, Beverly (Les) Gauze; several nieces and nephews; and honorary family members: Abigail, Willetta Brewster, Nevaeh, and Azurrie.
Services honoring Jerry’s life will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Vickers Leslie Funeral Home. The family will be receiving visitors until the service begins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Jerry can be directed to the American Red Cross, Lansing, MI.
Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, Leslie, MI.
Jerry graduated from Michigan Center High School in 1954. He served his country for several years in the Naval Reserve ROTC. Jerry retired from Lansing Board of Water and Light after working 26 years as an electrical engineer. Along with being a loving husband, father, and grandfather, he was a fisherman, hunter, golfer, and enjoyed tying fishing flies. His true passion, other than his family, was bowling. Jerry spent many hours at bowling allies in the Jackson and Lansing areas and was inducted into the Jackson Bowling Association Hall of Fame in 1999. Jerry always had a smile and was so easygoing that he never, ever had a complaint.
Jerry is lovingly remembered by his wife of 39 years, Betty (Beebe) Phillips; children, Rae (David) Fruth and Gerald L. (Amy) Phillips Jr.; grandchildren: Sara (Jamie Watson) Fruth, Ryan Fruth, and Ethan (Chelsea) Phillips; great-grandchildren: Marayah, Brendon, Jayden, JaMarion, Micah, Jillianna, and Cruz; sister, Beverly (Les) Gauze; several nieces and nephews; and honorary family members: Abigail, Willetta Brewster, Nevaeh, and Azurrie.
Services honoring Jerry’s life will be held on Monday, November 9, 2020 at Vickers Leslie Funeral Home. The family will be receiving visitors until the service begins.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions honoring Jerry can be directed to the American Red Cross, Lansing, MI.
Arrangements entrusted to Vickers Leslie Funeral Home, Leslie, MI.
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