Charles Emrich

Charles Laymon Emrich, 93, of Kenton died Sunday, Aug. 30, 2020, at Elmcroft Senior Living in Jackson.
Born on Dec. 5, 1926, in Tyronza, Ark., he was the son of the late William (Willie) H. Emrich and the late Ruth Orrell Emrich, who died when he was 3 years old. His stepmother, the late Beatrice Perryman Emrich, loved him as her own son.
He attended school in Tyronza and served in the U.S. Army in World War II. Over his career he worked as a certified John Deere mechanic.
He was a faithful member of First Baptist Church in Kenton, serving as deacon, chairman of the deacons, Sunday School teacher and other leadership roles.
He leaves his devoted wife of 73 years, Annie Mae Williams Emrich; one son, Charles William Emrich (Carol) of Jackson; two granddaughters, Dr. Erin Chambers of Clarksville and Erica Teague (Jonathan) of Medina; and four great-granddaughters, Caroline and Abigail Chambers and  Mary and Anna Teague. He is also survived by two brothers, Bill Emrich of Union City and Joe Emrich of Livingston.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Perry Emrich of Union City.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Friday in Sunnyside Cemetery in Kenton, with Dr. Charles Pratt officiating.
Friends are asked to gather at the cemetery. Due to the current pandemic and the family’s concern for the health and well-being of others, it is requested that everyone attending wear masks and follow social distancing recommendations.
Honorary pallbearers will be John Schoolfield, W.C. Tate, Jerry Kilburn, Floyd Yarbro, Dennis Littleton and members of the Joe Mac Warren Sunday School Class.
Johnson-Williams Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
The family asks that memorial contributions be directed to: Tennessee Baptist Children’s Home at tennesseechildren.org or P.O. Box 2206, Brentwood, TN 37024.
Online condolences may be made to the family at johnsonwilliamsfuneralhome.com.

Published 9.1.20