John Joseph Attwell, of Oxford, died Monday, July 4, 2016. He was 62.

John was born February 3, 1954 in West Branch to Henry and Norene Attwell. He graduated from Charlotte High School, class of 1972.

John served his country in the U.S. Army.

He worked as a tax assessor for Orion Township until he retired in 2006. John loved to golf.

John is survived by his children: Josh Attwell of Lake Orion and Staci (Tony) Crismon of Oxford; one granddaughter, Kennedy; father, Henry Attwell of Lansing; siblings: Deb Kelley of Lansing, Jane Shirk of Lansing, Bruce Attwell of Florida and Jim Attwell of Lansing.

John is also survived by several nieces and nephews and extended family. John was preceded in death by his step-mother, Shirley Attwell.

Cremation services have been entrusted to Muir Brothers Funeral Home, Lapeer.