Jerry Lee Pilling, 67, of Rockford passed away peacefully in his sleep at home. Born April 3, 1952 in Rockford. Son of Alfred and Floy (Swartz) Pilling. Proud Veteran of the United States Army having served in the Vietnam War. Employed by Danfoss as an Engineering Coordinator. Lifetime member of the American Legion. Jerry found enjoyment in building models of airplanes, anything military and of movies. Enjoyed reading science fiction books, photography, and working in his yard. Jerry had traveled in England and Denmark several times for his work. He was a very simple man that kept his life in order. He was also a very smart and thoughtful man. He will be greatly missed.
Survived by his niece and nephew, Jennifer (Todd) Baran and Jeff (Shannon) Nelson; great nieces and nephews, Addison Mullins, Sierra (Ed) Armstorng, Abigail Nelson, Kyle Key, Emily Nelson, Isaac Nelson and Maya Key; several great-great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents; sister, Pat Nelson.
Celebration of Life Funeral Service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, June 19 at Sunset Funeral Home, 8800 N. Alpine Rd, Machesney Park. Visitation from 1 p.m. until time of service. Burial following in Sunset Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made in Jerry’s name to the Vietnam Veterans. To share a condolence www.sunsetfhmemgardens.com
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