Gerald P. "Jerry" Poirier, age 80 of Big Rapids, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019. He was born August 9, 1938 in Detroit, the son of Phillip and Mary (Landry) Poirier. Jerry married Linda Badgely on August 19, 1970 and together they raised their family in Madison Heights. He was employed by General Motors in the shipping and receiving department. After Jerrys retirement in 2005, he and Linda moved to Big Rapids where they attended Resurrection Life Church. Jerry enjoyed bowling and target shooting. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda Poirier; two children, Alan (Cheryl) Poirier of Grand Rapids and Laura Poirier of Muskegon; five grandchildren, Rebecca and Anthony Poirier, Joshua Philip (Mellissa) Poirier Clark, Shane Gadshian, and Markis Davison; four great-grandchildren, Anthony, Skylnn, Asja, and Lilly; sister-in-law, Eleanor Poirier of California; and many nieces and nephews. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Johnathon Harper; five siblings, Jane, Julie, Larry, Joseph Melvin, and Rita. A memorial service will take place 3:00 p.m. Saturday, June 8, 2019 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Cottle officiating. Arrangements and care are entrusted to the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids. Share a memory or leave a condolence for the family by clicking the guestbook tab at www.daggettgilbertfuneralhome.com Memorial Service Saturday, June 8, 2019 3:00 PM Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home 13985 Northland Drive Big Rapids,MI 49307