Philip Floyd Cameron

Philip Floyd Cameron, age 71, of Ithaca, passed away Saturday, December 8, 2012.  Phil was born on August 15, 1941, in Rochester, Michigan, to Loyd and Dorothy (Evens) Cameron.  Phil graduated from Alma High School in 1959 and married Judy Grandy in October, 1961, at Ithaca Baptist Church.  He worked at Detroiter Mobile Homes in Alma,  RL Grandy Construction and Cameron Builders.  Phil helped build or remodel several homes in the area.

Phil is survived by Judy, his wife of 51 years, and their four sons; David and his wife Ranaye of Sherwood, Arkansas, Peter and his wife Sherry of Galt, California, Jonathan and his wife Chris of Lakeside, Ohio and Andrew and his wife Cathy of Ithaca.  Phil, also, is survived by his brother Samuel Cameron and wife Marilyn of Houston, Texas, 11 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Phil was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, John Cameron and James Cameron.  Phil was a member of the Ithaca Baptist Church where he was active in Youth ministries, Awana and the Church bus ministry.  He suffered from Huntington's Disease and lived in the Laurel of Fulton Nursing Home for the last several years. 

There will be a Celebration of his life held on December 21, 2012 at 11:00 AM at the Ithaca Baptist Church.  If you are unable to attend  but have a memory of Phil you would like to share, please email them to pfcameron1@yahoo.com 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to the Michigan Huntington's Disease Support Association or to the Ithaca Baptist Church (donation envelopes available at the church).

Comments

[Judy Riedel Tugen]

So sorry to hear this Judy. My heart goes out to you for your loss. May your good memories bring you comfort.
Judy Riedel Tugen

[Michelle Thomas]

So sorry Andy to hear the passing of your dad. At least he is at rest and his suffering is over.

[Betty Reeves]

Judy and boys, I am so very sorry to hear of Phil's passing. He is finally at peace and his years of suffering are over. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Jeff Chaney]

Camerons, I was very sad to hear of the passing of your dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

[Diane Colvin]

Judy, I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure it has been a long road but he is truly at peace now! My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

[Chris (Munson) Ceja]

I want to express my deepest sympathy on the loss of your husband and Dad. He was a wonderful man and had a heart of gold. He will sure be missed, but he is now in heaven where he wants to be and rejoicing with the Lord. Peace be with you all and know you are all in my prayers. He's now at peace and watching over all of you.

[CAROL GOWARD]

JUDY, SO SORRY ABOUT PHILIPS PASSING. DIDN`T KNOW ABOUT IT UNTIL STARTED TO READ HERALD TODAY. MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS FOR PEACE FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

[Scott Gearhart]

Philip was simply one of the nicest men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing. His son Dave is my best friend, since high-school. Many times I'd go to their home, and Philip always made me feel so very welcome. He could always make me laugh. It was genuinely a pleasure to be around him. He truly was one of humanities rare treasures, a person who was easy to like and to love. I will always remember him with a heartfelt smile.

[Kent Whitford]

It is definitely a bitter sweet moment as we mourn the loss of our dear friend, and yet celebrate the life of Phil as we know that he is now with God, at peace, and no more suffering. Phil was very instrumental in my life as with many young children thruogh the church. His service and dedication to the AWANA program at the Ithaca Baptist Church was amazing. He inspired me to be competitive, honest, and faithful while doing the best I could do in everything. Phil committed his time to the AWANA program for children with every resource that he had, and every bit of love and generosity pouring out of his soul. I remember very well, when he took the time out of his schedule to come to my house to see my first wood project that I had built. It meant a lot to me to know that he cared enough to do that! Phil, we will miss you, thank you for all the great servitude and memories.
Judy, David, Peter, John, and Andy- you have a great Husband/ DAD to be proud of and my thoughts are with you and yours at this time and always.