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Philip "Jake" Bigelow
Born: 1/27/1942
Died: 6/26/2026
Age: 84
Community: Clio, MI
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BIGELOW, Philip F. “Jake” – of Clio, age 84, died on June 26, 2026, after a short stay at the Lavigne Home for Compassionate Care. Funeral services will be held at 11AM on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at the O’Guinn Family Funeral Home in Clio. Deacon Ronald Kenney officiating. Interment will follow at Flint Memorial Park. The family will receive visitors at the funeral home on Tuesday from 2PM until 8PM and on Wednesday from 10AM until the time of service at 11AM. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Philip Bigelow, to Lavigne Home/Hospice Homes of Genesee and Lapeer Counties.
Philip was born on January 27, 1942, in Flint, Michigan, to the late George W. Sr., and Evelyn E (Gage) Bigelow. He attended Mt. Morris Consolidated Schools. In 1963, Jake married Nancy Kunstman (later divorced), and together they raised two children. Jake was a hardworking man throughout his life. He shared many stories about working at Johnny's Garage, Leffler's Construction, and Hamady Brothers Grocery as a young man before beginning his 45-year career with General Motors. Jake started at Fisher Body Plant 1 working in various departments throughout the plant spending a majority of his time there working in the Trim Shop. When the plant officially closed, he transferred to the Buick City Complex spending the final 25 years of his career as a firefighter on the complex. He was proud of working alongside his brother, George Jr. "Bill" who also served as a fireman at Buick City. He retired from General Motors in 2006. Additionally, Jake volunteered as a firefighter for the City of Mt. Morris for many years, following in the footsteps of his father, George, who was the city's fire chief and his brother Bill. He was especially proud to serve alongside both his father and brother. Jake was a lifelong car enthusiast whose passion was renewed in retirement. His family encouraged him to pursue that passion which led to his first classic car, a red 1977 Chevrolet Corvette. This “hobby” grew with Jake adding several additional classics to his collection including a several year “build” of a 1956 Chevrolet pickup which won several awards at the trucks first car show and brought him great pride. His hobby extended beyond the garage. He enjoyed attending and supporting many local car shows, where he made lasting friendships with fellow car club friends and enthusiasts who shared his love of classic cars. Beyond cars Jake enjoyed restoring and collecting anything “classic” including vintage travel trailers, gas pumps, vintage outdoor furniture, and an extensive vintage oil can and tire patch collection. Above all, Jake loved spending time with his great friends and family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Philip “Jake” is survived by: Daughter, Karla (Wayne) Phillpotts; Son, Jeff (Stephanie) Bigelow; Grandchildren: Brandon (Brittany) Bigelow, Emma (Brady) Smith, Megan Bigelow, Rachel (Daniel) Charboneau, and Luke Phillpotts; Great grandchildren: Aldon, Landon and Olive Bigelow, Weston and Sutton Smith; Sister in law and friend, Lillian Bigelow; Several nieces, nephews, cousins, other loving family members and dear friends. Jake was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Karen Edwards, and brother, George “Bill” Bigelow.
We sincerely thank Jake’s extensive friend group for their support of our dad!
Please sign our guestbook or share an online condolence with the family at www.oguinnfh.com.
O’Guinn Family Funeral Home
Clio Chapel
810.686.5070 |
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6/30/2026 |
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2:00 PM |
| Tuesday: 2PM-8PM |
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| Funeral Service |
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7/1/2026 |
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11:00 AM |
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O'Guinn Family Funeral Home (Clio Chapel)
503 N. Mill St.
Clio, MI 48420Get a Map to this location...
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Deacon Ronald Kenney |
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