Willim, Jerome M., Jr. Age 59. February 27, 1955 - May 3, 2014. Loving father of Christine (Thomas) Renaud and Lawrence. Survived by his parents Jerome and Alma; wife Hope; ex-wife Cathie; sister Linda (Bud) Wicks and brothers Tim and Steve (Marthese); dear friends Paul and Janice Hirt and Ally (Mark) and Mac Aren; nephews and nieces Daniel, Rob, Sissy, Mike, Dawn, Kim, Buddy, Samantha, Brian, and Sylvia; and grandpups Jessa and Benjamin Waddles. Preceded in death by his brother Daniel and niece Taylor. Jerome loved airplanes, trains, Hershey bars, and chocolate pies. He was an Air Force veteran and appreciated every air show. He enjoyed visiting Frankenmuth and Greenfield Village. Jerome was an outdoors man who cherished campfires with the people he loved. He was very fond of wildlife, especially dogs. Visitation Wednesday 2:00 - 9:00 pm, funeral service 7:00 pm at Dearborn Chapel of Howe-Peterson Funeral Home, 22546 Michigan Ave. Committal with funeral military honors, bagpiper, and balloon release Thursday 9:30 am, Great Lakes National Cemetery 4200 Belford Rd., Holly, MI 48442. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Save the Willow Run Bomber Plant in his memory. www.savethebomberplant.org