Flint, Michigan
GREER, Jerry L. - Of Flint, age 80, died Saturday, December 3, 2011 at McLaren Regional Medical Center. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 8, 2011 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road, Reverend Pete Scribner officiating. Burial in Great Lakes National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m. Thursday until the time of the service at the funeral home. Mr. Greer was born in Canalou, Missouri on March 3, 1931, the son of the late Marion and Callie (Emory) Greer. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force in the early 50's. He was a Mason of Genesee Lodge #174, F.&A.M. and was member of Elf Khurafeh Temple Clown Unit. Mr. Greer was employed by GM Buick Motor Division #599 and Metal Fabrication #659. He retired from GM Metal Fab after 13 years of service. Surviving are son, Kelly and wife Laura; daughter, Vanessa and husband Loyd Kiso; two grandchildren, Tracy (Chris) Dye and Amy (David) Jolliff; six great-grandchildren and one sister, Ellen (Carlton) Graham. He was preceded in death by his brother, James Greer. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com.
I am a friend of 43 years of Cheryl Greer Knolff...tho I never met her Uncle Jerry...I do remember how fondly she spoke of him when we were living in Alaska together. I just wanted to stop by and tell you how very sorry I am for your loss. You are all in my prayers. God Bless.-Jo Stahl (El Dorado,Kansas)
Jo Stahl
December 07, 2011 | El Dorado, KS
Jerry was a very dear friend and part of our family! We will miss him!! He had a special way about him that made you love him instantly!! RIP Jer-o!! God must have needed another clown in His unit!!... Love Beth, Bob (Robby), Lydia, Andrew and Caitlin Huiskins
Beth Huiskins
December 06, 2011 | Flint, MI
Jerry was more than a freind but like a father to me thru the Years I have known him. I am so glad I got to see and spend a few days this past summer with Jerry. I will certainly miss him and my trips back to Mich will never be the same without seeing my true special friend, my Uncle Dad as we always called him.. My friend Mary and I gave him that name when we were in our early 20's..It just sort of fit.. I've shared our funny stories with many and we had lots them .. I will certainly miss...
Cathy Tuell
December 06, 2011 | Lake City, FL
It was truly an honor to be able to clown with one of the pioneers of Elf Khurafeh Shrine Clown Unit. Jer-O made clowning seem effortless. I am truly blessed to have been able to learn from one of the masters. His sense of humor and timing was unbelievable. Also, how related to kids and adults as well was priceless. Fare thee well Jer-O, fare thee well. God Bless. Chooch
Dave "Chooch" McDonald
December 06, 2011 | Flushing, MI
You were more than a neighbor, a true friend. Thank you!
Lisa Merrow
December 05, 2011 | Flint, MI
you will be sadley missed by dan, lisa, lexi, aidan, and tyler. in the short 6 years my family has gotten to know you as our neighbor you have touched the lives of all of us. you were always very caring and were always there to help and checking just to see how our family was doing. one thing i remember is you coming to our house and helping lisa put her garden in this summer. it just seemed like you were always there to offer your help even if we didn't ask. i'm truley glad my family and i...
dan merrow
December 05, 2011 | Flint, MI