Joseph E. Smith, age 82, of Commerce Township, passed away Sunday, November 10, 2013. Beloved husband of the late Barbara for 41 years. Loving father of Sidney (Marie) Colyer, Stuart (Arlene) Colyer, the late Robert (Dolores) Colyer, Ron (Carol) Colyer, Harriet (Jerry) Sidock and John (the late Sherie) Colyer. Papa Bear will be missed by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Joseph was a veteran of the U.S. Army in the Korean War. He retired from Ford after many loyal years, loved his Church and especially loved to bake. Visitation will be held Wednesday, November 13, 2013 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of the Funeral Service at 12:00 p.m. at Oakland Hills Memorial Gardens, 43300 W 12 Mile Rd., Novi. Share a memory at www.eltonblackandsonwhitelake.com