Biographies and Obituaries
In loving memory
George C. Emmons
Washington Herald
March 8 1937
George C Emmons, 73, died at his home in West Washington at 1:13 o'clock this morning following a month's illness from complications. His condition had been serious for the last three days. Born September 11, 1863 in Martin Co.. Mr. Emmons was the son of William & Debby (Stanfield) Emmons. He was educated in Martin Co. & followed the occupation of farming for many years. Mr. Emmons is survived by his wife Lillie Freeman, whom he married January 9, 1887 & the following children: Herschel, West Washington; Mrs. Walter Walford, this city; John Emmons, French Lick; Elmer Emmons, city; Richard Emmons, Knox Co.; Floyd Emmons, West Washington; Mrs. William Leykaus, Shoals & Oliver Emmons, Knox County. Four children proceeded him in death, Mrs. Hattie Bateman, Eldon Emmons, Mrs Nola Davis, & Violet Marie Emmons. He leaves one brother, William Emmons, of Shoals, thirty-eight grandchildren & to great-grandchildren. The body will be taken from the Elwood Williams funeral home to the home of Mr. Emmons son, Herschel Emmons, this afternoon. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at the Herschel Emmons residence in charge of the services is Rev. R. M. Sims. Burial will be in Oak Grove cemetery.
Contributed by: Keith Thompson