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Submitted: 1/8/20 • Approved: 1/9/20 • Last Updated: 1/12/20 • R1289025-G0-S3
Wilford 11 Jun 1931 - 12 Jun 2013
Charlene 19 May 1935 - 16 Sept 2016
Marriage:
Wilford Lee Emerson husband of Charlene Altom Emerson. Wilford Lee Emerson son of Herbert Emerson and Vera Emerson.
Wilford Emerson
June 11, 1931 ~ June 12, 2013 (age 82)
Wilford Lee Emerson, 82 of Pleasant Plains passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2013 in Little Rock. He was born June 11, 1931 in Pleasant Plains to Herbert L. Emerson and Vera E. Phillips Emerson. He was a mechanic and of the Baptist faith.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bryce Emerson.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Charlene Altom Emerson of the home, five sons, Roger Emerson and his wife Suzie of Cabot, Donnie Emerson and his wife Kelly of Beebe, James Emerson and his wife Jamie of Pleasant Plains, Scott Emerson and his wife Brenda of Velvet Ridge and Neal Emerson and his wife Barbara of Heber Springs, one daughter, Bettie Clark and her husband Dale of Pleasant Plains, one sister, Nelda Branscum of Salado, thirteen grandchildren, two step grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren.
There will be a private family graveside service Saturday, June 15, 2013.
Obituary provided through Willis Funeral Home Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas published Jun 2013. © 2020 Willis Funeral Service. All Rights Reserved.
And his wife,
Charlene Altom Emerson
May 19, 1935 ~ September 16, 2016 (age 81)
Charlene Altom Emerson, 81, of Pleasant Plains passed away Friday, September 16th, 2016. She was born May 19, 1935 to Charles H. Altom and Murvell (Harbour) Altom. She was a member of the Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Pleasant Plains. She loved to sew and loved being mom to her children.
She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Murvell Altom; her husband Wilford L. Emerson; one sister Willie F. Gosnell; and one brother Daleway Altom.
She is survived by five sons: Roger Emerson and his wife Susie, Donnie Emerson and his wife Kelly, James Emerson and his wife Jamie, Scott Emerson and his wife Brenda, and Neal Emerson and his wife Barbara; one daughter Bettie Clark and her husband Dale; two brothers Geroge Altom and Henry Altom; one sister Ann Williams; 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and dear friends.
Graveside Services will be Monday September 19th at 3:00 PM at the McMullin Cemetery in Pleasant Plains with Bro. Reggie Walling officiating.
Honorary Pallbearers include: Roger Emerson, Donnie Emerson, James Emerson, Scott Emerson, Neal Emerson, and Dale Clark.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Mrs. Charlene to the American Heart Association.
Obituary provided through Willis Funeral Home Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas published Sept 2016. © 2020 Willis Funeral Service. All Rights Reserved.
Contributed on 1/8/20
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