Richard W. Emmons Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

ADRIAN – Richard W. Emmons, age 82 of Adrian, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ from his earthly home surrounded by his family on May 28, 2018. He was born April 25, 1936 in his family home in the Sand Creek area, the son of Carl and Pearl (Smith) Emmons. On June 12, 1959, he was united in marriage to Mary E. Dickson and she survives. Following graduation from Sand Creek High School in 1953, he entered the Army and served a total of 6 years with the Army and National Guard. He worked in a variety of government jobs from the postal service to testing milk before he retired from the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service in 1991. Richard was a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Weston, serving in many capacities including treasurer, Sunday school teacher, song leader, choir member and deacon board member. He was also a member of the Adrian Optimists Club, Child Evangelism Fellowship, and the Community Bible Study. In addition to Mary, his wife of over 58 years, he is survived by their daughters, Lynn (Randy) Ford of Schoolcraft, MI, Susan (Russell) Swett of Morenci, Carol “Jeanie” (Shane) Sarnac of Reading, MI, and Ann McClure of Clinton; 14 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; and his siblings, Donald Emmons of Sand Creek, Mary Helen (Hershel) Love of Sand Creek, John (Cheri) Emmons of Gorham, ME, Janet (Douglas) Bennett of Greenville, SC, and Norman (Gloria) Emmons of Sand Creek. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Joan Emmons. Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m., Monday, June 4, 2018, at Wagley Funeral Home with Pastor Duane Cross officiating and military honors conducted by VFW Annis Fint Post #1584 and American Legion Post #97. Private burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery in Morenci. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Sunday from 3 to 6 p.m. Contributions in memory of Richard may be made to First Baptist Church of Weston or Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.WagleyFuneralHomes.com.

Richard W. Emmons

April 25, 1936 - May 28, 2018

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Richard W. Emmons

April 25, 1936 - May 28, 2018

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