Arthur W. Jolliff, Jr.
July 27, 1938 – July 26, 2025
A Memorial service will be held 11 am Saturday August 30, 2025 at New Apostolic Church of Portage, 3600 W. Milham Ave. Portage, MI 49024. Interment will be at a later date at Poe Cemetery in Marcellus.
Obituary
Age 86 of Kalamazoo, passed away Saturday July 26, 2025 at home. Art was born July 27, 1938 in Kalamazoo the son of Arthur and Violet (Purk) Jolliff, Sr. He attended Kalamazoo Public Schools and was a U.S. Army Veteran. Art retired as a branch manager for Morrison Industrial and was a member of the New Apostolic Church in Portage. Surviving are a daughter, Sonya Jolliff; son, Ronald Smith; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; brother, Dennis Tucker; sister, Nancy Korpensky. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters.
My condolences to the family . I worked with Art at wings stadium in the 70’s. He was a great guy . Good memories . Fun times.
More than a friend. O Art. God gains, we lose. Sonya, my heart is with you. Art will always be embossed on my heart. I actually think I still have some Mentos in my suit coat! We long for the day of the Lord, we shall rejoice in new ways.
I was lucky to have Art as a neighbor. He was always looking out for everyone on our street—quick to lend a hand, share a laugh, or simply stop for a good chat. I will miss his kindness, humor, and generosity and I am grateful to have known him. My thoughts are with your family during this difficult time.