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Raised by 15 people

Obituary

Joseph Earl, 38, of Ferndale, MI, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly as mourned by his family and friends.  


Born in Birmingham, MI on April 13th 1984 to Patrick Earl and Amy Smallwood, Joseph was a lively and fantastically comedic boy. From the start, Joseph was passionate about making others smile and laugh, dedicating much of his ambitions and spirit to the pursuit of comedy and music. However, his heart belonged to the two most important …

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What was Joseph's favorite color?
Blue
Blue
Blue
What were Joseph's favorite songs or musical artists?
As shared by Billy, his favorite groups included Animal Collective, Billy Joel, Mode…
As shared by Billy, his favorite groups included Animal Collective, Billy Joel, Modest Mouse, …
As shared by Billy, his favorite groups included Animal Collective, Billy Joel, Modest Mouse, Monster Mash 2005 and oth…

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Born

April 13th, 1984
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Passed away

July 20th, 2022
Ferndale, MI

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Other key details

Cause of death

Accidental

Method of disposition

Cremation

Joseph's lasting impact
Lasting impact

Joseph donated organs

Liver, Kidneys and Pancreas
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