Joseph, Charles E., Hopkins, died Wednesday, May 1, 2002 at his home. Mr. Joseph was born December 19, 1916 in Edenville, MI, the son of Ivan & Olive (Little) Joseph. Charles was a member of the Hopkins United Methodist Church for many years. He worked with the Pere Marquette Railroad, Lear and Valley City Plating both in Grand Rapids, and Zypher Gas Station in Allegan. But his real love was playing music, he played the bass for many years in several of the surrounding counties. Sir Charles and the Knights was one of the bands he was in and the Pavillion on Baseline Lake was one of the hot spots. Even more important than his music was his family, surviving are his wife, Alice, whom he married on November 20, 1937, 3 children Jacqueline & Elgin Vines of Grand Rapids, James & Glenda Joseph of Otsego and Jon "Scott" Joseph and his special friend Ann of Kalamazoo, 4 grandchildren; Amy & Ken Cheyne, Angie & Chris Casola, Nicole and Michele, 5 great grandchildren; Connor, Taylor and Katherine Cheyne, and Kyle & Nathan Casola, 1 nephew, Jeffrey Joseph. He was preceded in death by his brother, Dale. Friends may meet with the family on Sunday from 3-6 pm at the Gorden Funeral Residence, Hopkins Chapel. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 11am at the Hopkins United Methodist Church. Pastor Reva Daniel will officiate. Interment Lakeview Cemetery, Hopkins Twp. Memorials may be made to the United Methodist Church or Wings of Hope Hospice.