COLUMBUS
Jerry Lee Phair, 59, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 4, 2023 at the VA Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. Jerry was a resident of Columbus, Indiana and a former resident of Franklin, Indiana.
He was born on May 5, 1963 in Hartford, Connecticut (??) to Kenneth Phair and Patricia Hurd. He married Donna Kay (Cooper) Phair on October 8, 1988. He is survived by his wife, Donna Kay (Cooper) Phair; mother, Patricia; daughter, Danielle Westerfeld (Zach) and son, Dylan Phair (Emily); brothers, Larry Phair and Gary Phair; sister, Darlene Aguilar (Rudy); many loved nieces and nephews and a community of friends. He was preceded in passing by his father, Kenneth and sister, Diane Abplanalp.
Jerry was a 1982 graduate of Ben Davis High School. He attended and played basketball at Lincoln Trail College from 1982 to 1984. He was also a graduate of Indiana Wesleyan in 2001 receiving his Business Administration degree.
Jerry was a proud veteran of the United States Army serving from 1988 to 1992 in Hanaui, Germany.
He was employed as a Production Manager at Falcon Manufacturing, LLC in Columbus, Indiana.
He was a member of the Edinburgh American Legion. He enjoyed golfing and attending many basketball and football games every season.
Jerry was a true caregiver, taking care of his family and anyone that crossed his path. He loved spending time with family and friends. Jerry was a jokester. His greatest joy was making people smile and laugh.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Flinn and Maguire Funeral Home, 2898 North Morton Street, (U.S. 31 North) in Franklin. Rev. Bill Horner will conduct a Celebration of Jerry’s life on Thursday, January 12, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be conducted by the Edinburgh American Legion Post 233 and the United States Army at Greenlawn Cemetery in Franklin, Indiana.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Franklin, 101 Hurricane Street, Franklin, Indiana 46131 and/or to the Franklin Parks and Recreation, 396 Branigin Blvd., Franklin, Indiana 46131.
Expressions of caring and kindness may be received to the family at www.flinnmaguire.net
