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Joseph Early

October 8, 2016
Caledonia, MI

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Joseph D. "Joe" Early, aged 32 passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2016. He was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan and lived in Caledonia. He was preceded in death by his mother, Kristine Sue Early. He is survived by his father, Tim (Judy) Early; brother, Colin Early; grandfather, Richard Early; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Joe graduated from Jenison High School in 2002, joined the US Army in 2003 as a MP and served three tours of duty in Iraq. Joe attended Grand Valley State University where he was working hard toward a degree in social work. He greatly enjoyed getting together with his group of high school friends. They enjoyed golfing, playing cards and trivia night. A highlight of his life was being a lottery winner and was a "born and raised" Notre Dame fan. Funeral services for Joe will be held Monday October 17, 2016 at 11:00 am at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE with Pastor Dennis Gilbert officiating. The family will receive relatives and friends at the funeral home Monday from 10 am until the time of the service