Joseph Paul Derby, age 55 of White Cloud, passed away Monday, July 27, 2020 at the Newaygo Medical Care Facility in Fremont. Joseph was born on May 3, 1965 in Fremont. Joseph has been a longtime resident of the Newaygo County area and had worked at GM Wood Products in Newaygo as a door builder. Joseph enjoyed fishing and going to yard sales and flea markets. Joseph is survived by his brother, Sam Brown; his sister, Rose Aldrich; several nieces and nephews. Joseph was preceded in death by his mother, Maxine and his father who raised him, George Brown. Following Joseph's wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a private memorial service later in the summer or fall in Hesperia at one of Joseph's favorite fishing holes. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel. www.crandellfh.com 231-689-1492 Private Services