Lawrence “Jerry” Everitt, age 94 of Lowell, passed away on February 13, 2022. He was preceded in death by his wife, Isabelle; son, Mitch; sons-in-law, Lee Ogle, Jim Ogle; and 6 siblings. Jerry is survived his children, Larry (Vicki) Everitt, Jack (Mary) Everitt, Ron (Mary) Everitt, Serene Ogle, Sona Ogle, Dan (Jodi) Everitt, David (Kathy) Everitt; sister, Alice Withers; 18 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-granddaughter; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Navy, serving during WWII. He went on to work for General Motors, retiring after 28 years. Jerry loved being outdoors and photographing nature. He had an appreciation for all music, especially the Beatles, his favorite being George Harrison. Visitation will be held 6-8 PM, Tuesday, February 15, 2022, Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson St., Lowell, MI 49331. Funeral services will be 2 PM, Wednesday, February 16, 2022, Roth-Gerst Chapel. Rev. Gary Dougherty of Faith Bible Church officiating. Military honors will be performed under the auspices of Kent County Veteran Honor Guard. Interment Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Association, 564 South Main St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104.
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To my wonderful and great (sexy) grandpa (aka gampa), you will be truly missed as you where truly loved and admired by all of your family, you’re son’s, you’re daughters, and grandchildren specially me. I have always looked up to you and called you for advice whenever I had something weighing on my mind and didn’t know which direction to go, you always helped me make the right choice. I loved listening to stories of you’re childhood and how you where raised. You where a very smart man.
I will love and miss you everyday of my life but I’m truly happy that you’re not in pain or lonely anymore and your with the one person that truly makes you truly happy and that’s grandma. Your love for her always warmed my heart and made me look up to you even more. I love you very much and will miss you.