Joe Silas Emerson Obituary (1937 - 2016)

Military Honors Funeral Services for Mr. Joe Silas Emerson, age 79, will be held on Wednesday, May 04, 2016, at Cypress Methodist Church @ 11:00 AM with Reverend Gene Burkeen officiating. Interment will follow in the Cypress Church Cemetery. Mr. Emerson passed away at his home after a short illness on Monday, May 02, 2016, in Bells, Tennessee. He was born on March 21, 1937, to the late Malcolm Emerson and Maggie Lou Goldsmith Emerson of Fruitvale, Tennessee. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and a very good friend to many. He personified what a faithful servant of Jesus should be. Joe was also a faithful member of Cypress United Methodist Church. He was a landowner and retired farmer and served our country proudly in the United States Army during the 1950's. Preceding him in death was his daughter, Mame Lou Emerson. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Myrtle Rose Leggett Emerson; his son, Jody Van Emerson; daughters, Milly Emerson Hart all of Fruitvale, Tennessee; and Dr. Shane Emerson French (Fenner) of New Orleans, LA.; brother, Bill Emerson (June) of Fruitvale, Tennessee; grandchildren, Rachel Hart, Maggie Hart, Chelsy Miller, Oliva Hart, Kayley Jones, Silas Emerson, Rebecca French, John French, and Flora French; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Tuesday May 03, 2016, at Cypress United Methodist Church in Bells, Tennessee from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cypress United Methodist Church or Cypress Cemetery Fund. Pallbearers for the service will be, Vince Emerson, Richard Cooke, Silas Emerson, Colton Jones, John French, and Charles Evans.