Joe P. Fox, age 98 of White Cloud, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007 at his home following a short illness. Joe was born the oldest of 3 sons on April 3, 1909 in Ferrysburg, Michigan to Robert and Marie (Kemperman) Fox and moved to the White Cloud area at the age of 12. Joes first job was picking up the daily Grand Rapids Press at the train depot in White Cloud and delivering the newspaper in White Cloud. Joe met and later married Emma Morgensen on January 1, 1937 in White Cloud and together were married for 69 years. Emma preceded him in death on December 28, 2005. Joe retired as the sign supervisor for the Newaygo County Road Commission where he had worked for over 30 years until his retirement in 1971. He loved gardening and continued gardening well into his 90s and operated a truck garden stand for over 52 years in the White Cloud community. Joe had a quick wit and enjoyed joking, especially with kids and enjoyed giving to numerous charities throughout the years. Joe was a longtime member of the New Life Assembly of God where he served as and elder for over 50 years and also loved the Lord and his family. He ended all his prayers with the phrase, thank you Lord for the provisions you have made for us now and for eternity. Joe is survived by his children, Mary Jo Brimmer of Engadine and White Cloud; Grace Elaine Gae (Rev. Paul) LeRoy of Big Rapids; Joe (Sherry) Fox of White Cloud; Jon (Kim) Fox of Fremont; 20 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sons, James in 1989; Jack in 1996; his grandson, Douglas Brimmer; his brothers, Phil Fox and Bill Fox. Memorial services were held on Saturday, July 14, 2007 at the New Life Assembly of God Church in White Cloud with Rev. Paul Fueurstein, Rev. Jim Reemsma, and Rev. Paul LeRoy presiding. Interment is in the White Cloud Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, friends are asked to consider the New Life Assembly of God Church Building Fund for memorial contributions in memory of Joe. Friends may also send a condolence or share a memory with the Fox Family online at www.crandellfh.com. Click here to post a condolence or memory of Joe P. Fox Family on-line I am so sorry to hear about joe's passing. He was a great man, with a great sense of humor and lots of love to give. He was an amazing man of God, and someone i have looked up to all my life! It is sad to hear of his passing but i know he is truly home and happy! Celine Scarlavai and family Posted 6/28/07 Please accept my sympathy on the loss of your father. I was a neighbor from 1939 until 1960 and remember well his hard work in providing for his family. I also remember being teased by him a lot when I was visiting my friends, Jack, Jim and MaryJo, but it was always in fun. I know he was a devoted Christian, and he will enjoy his eternal lilfe. Earl Babcock (and wife, Pat Peck) Posted 7/2/07