Phillip L. Reid

Phillip L. Reid of Caro, age 80, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2013 at his home, following a lingering illness. He was born September 26, 1932 in Fairgrove, the son of the late Alfred H. and Pearl H. (Neal) Reid, and was a lifelong area resident. He graduated from Caro High School with the class of 1951. Phil served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. Following his discharge from the Navy, he was employed at the Caro Regional Center for many years, ending as the grounds Building Supervisor. Phil grew up in the Baptist faith. He was a life member and past commander of the Caro VFW Post #4164, the Caro Moose Lodge, the Caro Eagles Club, and a former member of Mt. Moriah Lodge #226. Phil is survived by one sister, Maxine Gale of Shelby Township; three sisters-in-law, Elaine Reid and Ruby Reid, both of Caro, and Barbara Reid of Milford; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marge Fox; and four brothers, Duane, Arnet, Alfred, Jr. and Donald Reid. Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro with Rev. Ronald Wigand officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the Caro VFW Post #4164 and the U.S. Navy. Burial will follow at Wisner Township Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society. The family was assisted with these arrangements by the Ransford Collon Funeral Home of Caro. Friends may share memories, thoughts and prayers online at www.RansfordCollon.com. Visitation Information Date: Friday, June 28, 2013 Time: 4:00 pm End Time: 7:00 pm Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Friday from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 and on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service at 11:00 a.m. Service Information Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013 Time: 11:00 am Ransford Collon Funeral Home Address: 989-673-2175 | Map Funeral services will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at the Ransford Collon Funeral Home in Caro, followed by Military Honors provided by the Caro VFW Post #4164 and the U.S. Navy.