Jimmy M. “Sally” Emerson
| Obituary form for Paris Post-Intelligencer
McEvoy Funeral Home, Inc. Paris, TN 38242 Phone # (731)642-1441 |
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| Name: City & State |  Jimmy M. “Sally” Emerson of Como, TN |
| Age: | 90 |
| Date of Death: | Friday, December 2, 2022 |
| Place of Death: | His residence |
| Funeral Time/Day: | 1:00 PM Tuesday, December 6, 2022 |
| Place of Funeral: | McEvoy Funeral Home |
| Minister/Celebrant: | Dean Emerson (son), David Allbritten (son-in-law) and Debra McGuire. |
| Place of Burial: | Olive Branch Cemetery |
| Visitation: | 4:00-7:00 PM Monday, December 5, 2022 and after 11:00 AM Tuesday |
| Date/Place of Birth: | December 19, 1931 in Henry Co., TN |
| Pallbearers: | Jeff Henderson, David Henderson, Bobby Doran, Jimmy Myatt, Jerry Wagner, and Reed Shepherd
Honorary Pallbearers: All of Sally’s golfing buddies. |
| Both Parents Names:
include mother’s maiden (surviving or preceded) |
Claude Maxwell Emerson and Beulah Z Allen Emerson, both preceded |
| Spouse: Date of Marriage
(surviving or preceded) |
Ethel Irene Collins Emerson of Como, TN; Married: August 16, 1958 |
| Daughters: City/State | Linda (David) Allbritten of Murray, KY
Nancy (Bobbie) Rogers of Trenton, TN Susan (Roger) Nance of Como, TN |
| Sons: City/State | Dean (Nan) Emerson of Bartlett, TN |
| Grandchildren: | Survived by 13; Preceded by 2. |
| Great Grandchildren: | Survived by 14; Preceded by 2. |
| Personal Information: | Jimmy was a member of Olive Branch United Methodist Church where he was treasurer for over 50 years. He was a Veteran of the United Stats Air Force. He was a member of the Paris Masonic Lodge #108 and a member of the Martha Chapter 155 of the Eastern Star. He was passionate about his sports which included, golf, fishing, washer pitching, softball, bowling, hunting, and card playing. Most of all he loved God and his family.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Olive Branch United Methodist Church, 1895 Hwy 140 N., Cottage Grove, TN 38224. |
