WILLIAM DON CUTLIP

William Don Cutlip, 71, of Deford died unexpectedly in his homeSaturday, December 17, 2011.  He was bornDecember 26, 1939inFarmington,West Virginiato James and Elizabeth Mary Ann (Glover) Cutlip.  He married Lorraine Arlene VanDukerJune 28, 1969inEast Detroit. 

Don graduated fromFarmingtonHigh Schooland attended two years of college.  He served in the U.S. Army.  He worked for American Extrusion inTroy, Jones Motor inDetroit, Hare Cartage inDetroit, Eaton Foundry in Vassar, and Frankenmuth Brewery in Frankenmuth.  He worked as a mail carrier inMidlandand he retired in 2002 from U.S. Manufacturing in Bad Axe after 18 years.  Don was a kind, gentle and loving man, always willing to help.  He was a longtime member of the Caro Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #3587 and held a dual membership with the Fairmont,WV Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie #2373.  He enjoyed his family and loved watching his grandchildren's sporting events.  For years Don and Lorraine have been distributors of Rada Cutlery participating in many area fairs and craft shows.  He truly enjoyed gardening, tending his black walnut trees and fighting the squirrels for the walnut harvest.

Don is survived by his wife, Lorraine; children:  Anthony Bennett of Lapeer, Elliott Lee (Kimberly) Vinson III of Caro, Bernadette (DeLane) Redman of Grand Ledge; grandchildren:  Christopher, Shana, Amber (Gordon), Preston (Jill), Kelli, Rebecca (Dustin), Amanda (Robert), Ashley (Joe), Jared, Hayleigh, Justin, Anthony; great grandchildren:  Jacob, Hayleigh, Carter, Autumn, Brianna, James, Hunter, Alayna, Bayleigh, Jaden, Hannah, Brady, Sabina, Mia, Gavin, Joey, Natalie; sister, Pat (Eugene) Paxton of Livonia; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and their families.  He is preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Sarah (Chester) Craig; his parents; his uncle and aunt and guardians, John (Laura) Cutlip.        

Funeral service held 11:00 a.m.Wednesday, December 21, 2011 in Kranz Funeral Home, Kingston with Rev. Debra Brown of Kingston United Methodist Church officiating.  Interment will be in East Dayton Cemetery, Caro.  Memorials may be made to Salvation Army.  Family and friends may share memories, prayers and stories with the family at www.kranzfuneralhome.com. 

Visitation:       4 to 9 p.m.Tuesday, December 20, 2011in Kranz Funeral Home –Kingston

Arrangements by

 Kranz Funeral Home,Kingston,Michigan

    Debra L. Kranz  (989) 872-2195

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