Michigan Live <www.mlive.com> 10 November 2008 Earl J. Atwood Bay City, Michigan Earl Joseph Atwood passed away Sunday morning, November 9, 2008 at his residence, age 88. The son of the late William F. and Lydia H. (Hess) Atwood, Sr., he was born October 29, 1920 in Bay City. Earl was also predeceased by his brother, William F. Atwood, Jr. On December 9, 1950 Earl married the former Rose Marie Kowalski and she survives him along with one daughter, Debra Jo Atwood and a son, Gregory Lee (Julie) Atwood. He is also survived by his beloved grandchildren: Amanda (Robbie) Horne, Kyle Atwood and his fianc�e, Carly, Rebecca Hammond and Rachel Almond. Earl's passion was golf, he was a WWII veteran, and is known as Uncle Earl at Euclid Automotive. He is greatly loved and will be missed so much, especially by his cat, SnoopHer. The funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday November 11, 2008 at the Gephart Funeral Home. Officiating will be Rev. Anthony N. Cutting. Private interment will be in Floral Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 to 5:00 & 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday from 12:00 p.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the wishes of the family.