James Edward Emery

James Edward Emery, age 92, of Asheboro passed away on Monday, June 17, 2019 at Carillon Assisted Living of Asheboro.

Mr. Emery was born in Warren County, TN on August 4, 1926 to Willie Samuel and Lena Thurman Emery. He was formerly employed with Klopman Mills and Lucks, Inc. in Seagrove. He was a member of Seagrove United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Tucker Emery, son, James Alan Emery, and siblings, Mary Sybil Ross, Hattie Opal Emery, and Ellis Burtrand Emery. James was a simple man who loved his family. He enjoyed farming, building houses, and working outdoors.

He is survived by his brother, Aven Marshall Emery and wife Doris of Denton; sisters, Audrey Walker of Asheboro and Janice Ashworth and husband Jerold of Asheboro; and several nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 20, 2019 from 12:00-1:30 pm at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue in Asheboro. Funeral services will follow on Thursday at 2:00 pm at the Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Barrett officiating. Burial will be held in Randolph Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009.