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In Memory Of
William Forrest Emerson, Sr.
1948 2013

William Forrest Emerson, Sr.

July 9, 1948 — December 6, 2013

William Forrest "Bill" Emerson, Sr., 65, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2013. He loved his "Grand Babies" and was a generous "Paw Paw" who enjoyed watching them play sports. Bill loved the Kentucky Wildcats and fishing on his pontoon at Doe Valley Lake. He loved camping and hanging out with his friends swapping fish stories while Sammy, the fish dog, was by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Bessie Emerson.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Susie; son, William Forrest "Billy" Emerson, Jr.; daughter, Carrie (Jeffery) Ward; grandchildren, Kylie Elizabeth Emerson, Madelyn Emerson and Connor Ward; sister, Linda Neilson of Sarasota Florida; nephew, Scott Neilson and a host of many friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, from 12p-8pm at Newcomer Funeral Home Southwest Louisville Chapel (10304 Dixie Highway). Funeral services will be Wednesday at 12pm at the chapel of Newcomer Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that expressions of sympathy be made to Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, OK 73101.
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Tuesday, December 10, 2013

12:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272

Service

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

10304 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY 40272

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