Joe was employed for about 10 years for Kroger and also attended Kellogg Community College. His parents and one nephew Kevin Lake precedes him in death.
Joe loved reading, watching sports, especially Detroit teams, loved to play games and loved spending time with his nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his siblings: John (Sandy) Lake of Albion, James (Sharon) Lake of Florida, Linda (Darrell) Lewis of Albion, Danny (Dawn) Lake of South Carolina, 8 nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews.
His family will celebrate his life with a graveside service on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 11AM at Albion Memory Gardens, Albion.
The family is being served by J. Kevin Tidd Funeral Home, Albion.
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