Jamil Ghantous

GHANTOUS, Jamil – passed away Friday September 9, 2022 at Hurley Medical Center. 

Visitation will be Wednesday September 14, 2022, from 4 pm to 7 pm at St George Orthodox Church, 5191 Lennon Rd. in Flint Twp with a Trisagion service to be held at 7 pm.

Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, September 15, 2022 at St George Orthodox Church with visitation from 10 am until the time of the service.

Jamil was born in Haifa Palestine the son of Costandi and Kamley (Khouri) Ghantous. He moved to Lebanon with his mother and siblings after their father‘s death. During his time in Lebanon he met and married Hasna Saghir. They would later come to United States, settle in Flint, Michigan and start a family. Jamil worked with his favorite cousin Edward Khouri in the grocery business for over 30 years until he retired in 2010. He enjoyed travelling, walking with his wife to stay fit and socializing with family and friends. He always enjoyed sharing stories of his time both in Palestine and Lebanon. 

Surviving are daughter Yvette, sister Aida Raffoul and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Hasna, his sister Abla Joaneh, his brother Fouzi, brother Cammille and nephew Naji Ghantous. 
Jamil will be remembered and missed by all.

Those desiring may make contributions to St George Orthodox Church.