Mr. Phillip E. Wilfong, age 54 of Grand Rapids, formerly of Grant, died Wednesday, July 18, 2007 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. He was born Phillip Eugene Wilfong in Grand Rapids, the son of Eunice Elizabeth (Denslow) and Bernard Arlo Wilfong on August 20, 1952. He was a Cook for 8 years at Gordy's Place, Fife Lake until 2006.

He is survived by his children Scot & Brandy Wilfong of Wyoming, Chad Wilfong, and Angela Wilfong both of Kentwood, 7 grandchildren, his mother Eunice Wilfong of Shelby, his brothers and sister Bernard Wilfong of Paw Paw, Gary & Cathy Wilfong of Grandville, Steve & Wanda Wilfong of Wyoming, Judy & Don Wilfong of Shelby.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM from the McKinley Grant Chapel, on Monday, July 23, 2007 with Rev. Robert McNeil officiating. Interment will be in the Ashland Center Cemetery near Grant. Visitation will be held Noon-2:00 PM Monday. For Memorials please consider the Family for funeral expenses. Please sign the online guest book at

 

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Jeff Wilfong
Friday July 20, 2007
13:54:18

My prayers are with the family.Will not be able to attend the funaral as I work second shift.In Christ Jeff Wilfong.

Dawn (Wildfong) Williamson
Friday July 20, 2007
18:21:27

My Dear Aunt Eunice, and cousins, Judy, Bernie, Gary, and Steven, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Phillip. It is very difficult to lose your son and brother. I am very happy that I was able to see all of you, and Phillip, in Shelby. I plan to attend on Monday and will look forward to seeing you all, again. God Bless You and be with you during this time. Love, Dawn

Betty (Everling) Chidister
Saturday July 21, 2007
08:22:50

Dear Eunice, You no doubt remember me as my husband Don Everling Lived with you & Bernie for a time before we were married. Don passed away almost 4 years ago and I have now re-married. Don & I lost a daughter at age 43 and I know it is very hard to loose a child. Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. As the days and weeks pass, and you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comfort by the love and support of family and friends. God Bless you and your family. Betty & Jack Chidister 16867 Landing Lane, Spring Lake, Mich. 49456

Maurice P. Springer
Saturday July 21, 2007
11:13:07

Bernie & Family, Sorry to hear of the passing of your brother. we have known each other for many years and I just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you.Maurice & Mary Ann Springer, Manton, Mi Ph- 1-231-824-3154

judyritsema-rodgers
Sunday July 22, 2007
11:37:34

7253 periwinkle s.e.grandrapids,mi.49508 554-3757 you were always special to me.i love you very much GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

Doug & Missy Warner
Sunday July 22, 2007
11:57:16

So sorry to hear about Phil. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Dave Hoeksema
Monday July 23, 2007
18:00:27

Sorry to hear you lost your dad,Scott My condolences to you and all the rest of the family.

April
Monday July 23, 2007
20:42:52

You were my friend, you were my brother-in-law,you were part of my family. All tho you were not still legally married to my sister, you were still part of my family. You did things and said things I did not like, but we learned to forgive and forget, because you were part of my family. You lived your life the way you wanted not caring what others thought,but you were still a part of my family. You did not have wordley possessions, but you gave us song and laughter, for that we will rememeber, because you were a part of my family. At times we grew distant and miles apart, but we always saw you at family gatherings, because you were a part of my family. But now that you are gone and we are sad, I will always love and remember, because you were a part of my family.

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