Eugene V. Corey, age 78 of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2011. He was born December 29, 1932 in Norwich Township of Newaygo County, the son of George F. and Goldie J. (Rush) Corey. Eugene was honorably discharged from the United States Air Force. Following the service he returned to Big Rapids and worked as a carpenter throughout the area for many years. Eugene had been a member of the AmVets Post #1941 in Big Rapids. He is survived by children; Robert (fiance Leona) Corey of Big Rapids, daughter, Janeene Ford of Paris; step-son, Earl (Cindy) Brennan of Blue Lake; grandson, Alan (Danielle) Brennan of Stanwood as well as many, many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, Daniel (Helen) Corey of Florida, George (Liz) Corey of Morley; a sister, Betty (John) Sivertsen of Paris and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, Eugene was preceded in death by his wife, Rosella Corey; 2 step-sons, Charles Brennan and Harry Brennan; a grandson, Jonathan Corey; a brother, Charles Corey and an infant sister, Dorothy Corey. There will be a Memorial Gathering on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at the Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids where the family will greet friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions in Eugene's memory may be made to the AmVets Post # 1941 of Big Rapids.