J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Homes

Emory, Lawrence Gene

Friday, July 17, 2009

LAWRENCE GENE EMORY, age 67, of Alden road Disputanta, passed away Friday, July 17, 2009 in Southside regional Medical Center. Born July 15, 1942 in Dinwiddie County, he was the son of the late James Herbert Emory and Beulah Mae Denton Emory.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Carolyn Martin Emory; two sisters, Shirley Willoughby of Dinwiddie and Elizabeth Martin of Petersburg; a brother Roy H. Emory of Skyline Drive and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, James Pete Emory, Clyde Hugh Emory SR, Floyd D. Emory and Connie S (Mike) Williams.
Lawrence was an active member of his community. At the time of his death he was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Disputanta, president of the Claremont Ruritan Club and was active with Boy Scout Troop #2 of Surry. He was a member of the Claremont Masonic Lodge # 177, AF&AM. He was employed for the past 19 years as a machinist with Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation, Richmond District. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force.
A funeral service will be held on Wed. July 22, 2009 at 12:00 Noon at the Purviance Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son, Wakefield. Burial with Masonic rites will follow in Southlawn Memorial Park, Petersburg. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday evening from 6:00 – 8:00 PM. The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the American Red Cross, Hopewell-Prince George Chapter, P. O. Box 1261, Hopewell VA 23860 or the Claremont Ruritan Club, P. O. Box 261, Claremont VA 23899. Condolences may be posted on-line at www.jtmorriss.com.

My heart goes out to the entire Emory family. I know Mr. Emory will be sadly missed by all who knew him. What a fine example of a Christian man.
He gave freely of his time and knowledge.
I went to school with his niece Sharon Martin. She and I keep in touch to this very day.
Sincerely,
Penny & Larry Hite

Posted by: Penny Hite at July 25, 2009 10:14 AM

Karen, I'm so sorry. Mancy was like my big brother. He used to tease me when I was a kid, growing up a couple of doors away. He was the one who dared me to take a puff from his cigarette, as a teen. I choked on it & never smoked as a result.
In spite of the teasing, he was a very dear friend.
The whole family was my "other" family.

We all will miss him.

"May Songs of the Angels take Mancy Home to See the Face of God."

All our love,
Linda(Ryan) & Jim O'Rourke
POB 513
Rising Sun, Md 21911

Posted by: Linda Ryan O'Rourke at July 22, 2009 12:13 AM

We worked with Lawrence at VDOT-Richmond District Shop for 6 years. He was a great person and friend. Always had a smile on his face and would offer his help if you needed it. He will be dearly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carolyn and his family.

Posted by: Daniel & Sylvia Eggleston at July 21, 2009 12:30 PM

I Worked with Lawrence for 13 years. He was a kind and gentel person. We both served in the U.S. Air Force about the same time. I wish I had known he then. He served God, Country and his family well. He will be missed. God's peace be with you and your family always.

Posted by: George Kingsley at July 21, 2009 09:54 AM

I worked with Lawrence for the past five years at VDOT. He was a great person and mentor to me, he taught me something every time a spoke to him. I will miss him dearly and daily. I know he is with the Father. My heart and prayers are with his wife and family.
GODSPEED LAWRENCE

Posted by: Jimmy Pillow Jr. at July 20, 2009 09:40 PM