Jerry Lee Angel

August 27, 2024 at 3:52 p.m.


Jerry Lee Angel, age 70, of Laurel died unexpectedly Thursday, August 22, 2024 at his residence in Laurel.

Born September 8, 1953, in Cincinnati he was the son of the late Floyd and Wanda (Buis) Angel.  On December 20, 1975 he was united in marriage to Mary Anne Chambers, and she preceded him in death on December 22, 2014. 

Jerry was retired from Formica Corporation in Cincinnati where he had worked for many years, in addition to farming in Franklin County.  In his leisure time he looked forward to deer hunting each year with his brother-in-law, James English; fishing, and taking care of his farm and cattle.  

Survivors include three children, Melissa (Shane) Scalf of Metamora, Jeremy (Tabby) Angel of Metamora and Scott (Lajuana) Angel of Laurel and a bonus son, Johnny Burns; one sister, Brenda English of Cincinnati; 10 grandchildren, Talor (Jeremy) Reeder, Morgan (Brayden) Priest, Logan (Megan) Angel, Dawson Angel, Shane Scalf Jr., Lily Angel, Gracie Angel, Breanna Scalf, Maddie Burns, Leon Burns; two great-grandchildren, Aubree Reeder and Bennett Reeder. 

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Angel; a granddaughter, Lily Angel; and a brother-in-law, James English.  

Family and friends visited Monday, August 26, 2024, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Justin Leising officiated the funeral sService at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.  Graveside Services Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 12:00 noon at Crown Hill Memorial Park in Cincinnati.  

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Angel family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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Jerry Lee Angel, age 70, of Laurel died unexpectedly Thursday, August 22, 2024 at his residence in Laurel.

Born September 8, 1953, in Cincinnati he was the son of the late Floyd and Wanda (Buis) Angel.  On December 20, 1975 he was united in marriage to Mary Anne Chambers, and she preceded him in death on December 22, 2014. 

Jerry was retired from Formica Corporation in Cincinnati where he had worked for many years, in addition to farming in Franklin County.  In his leisure time he looked forward to deer hunting each year with his brother-in-law, James English; fishing, and taking care of his farm and cattle.  

Survivors include three children, Melissa (Shane) Scalf of Metamora, Jeremy (Tabby) Angel of Metamora and Scott (Lajuana) Angel of Laurel and a bonus son, Johnny Burns; one sister, Brenda English of Cincinnati; 10 grandchildren, Talor (Jeremy) Reeder, Morgan (Brayden) Priest, Logan (Megan) Angel, Dawson Angel, Shane Scalf Jr., Lily Angel, Gracie Angel, Breanna Scalf, Maddie Burns, Leon Burns; two great-grandchildren, Aubree Reeder and Bennett Reeder. 

In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jimmy Angel; a granddaughter, Lily Angel; and a brother-in-law, James English.  

Family and friends visited Monday, August 26, 2024, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Justin Leising officiated the funeral sService at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home.  Graveside Services Tuesday, August 27, 2024, 12:00 noon at Crown Hill Memorial Park in Cincinnati.  

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.  The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home are honored to serve the Angel family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences, please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.

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