Emmett Elrine Church, 82, of 440 Riverside Drive in Eden, passed away Tuesday afternoon, April 1, 2014, at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2 pm on Friday, April 4, at First Church of the Living God. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.
Mr. Church was born February 14, 1932 in Spray, NC, son of the late Joseph Mayberry Church and Bessie Leonard Church. He was a veteran of the North Carolina National Guard and a member of First Church of the Living God. Mr. Church retired from Karastan Rug Mill.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Emerson Church of the home; two sons, Elvis Church and his wife, Connie of Eden, and Bruce Church and wife, Lisa of Kannapolis; three grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening, 6 - 8 PM, at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to First Church of the Living God (Building Fund), 426 Thomas Street, Eden, NC 27288
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
Bruce,Laura,Katie,Tammy & the rest of the family & friends of Mr. Church,So sorry for your loss and may God Bless & be with each & everyone of you during this time of sorrow.May he rest in peace now & walk the golden streets of Heaven & forever sing with the Angels On High.Just remember he's not gone he's just away,and waiting till you all meet again one sweet day.May you all be blessed on the journey ahead of you...Love & Prayers....Cindy
Cindy K. Curry
Thank you dad for everything you have ever done for me and supportinge in every decision I ever made in life and raising me in church, things of recent could not be helped I asked im sorry I could not come through for you but god will take care of is own , I know your in his presence right now say hello to all my family and friends thats there with you amf tell Don I miss him , I love you Daddy ill see you soon cause Jesus is on the way!
Bruce Church
I've always loved my Uncle Tinkum and have fond memories of his joking nature. I'm so glad that he lived a dedicated Christian life. I anticipate the Resurrection and one day, I know I will see him again. Laura, Elvis, Bruce, and family, I am praying for each of you and know the days ahead will be hard for you. May God give you strength for the journey and comfort in knowing that he is safe in the arms of Jesus. I love you all!!!
Lisa Church
Laura, Bruce, Elvis and family,
Please know that I am praying for all of you during this difficult time. I know that it is hard when you lose a loved one, as my dad passed away in January, but I do know that I will see him again and I am sure that you all will see your loved one again.
Cheryl Smith Mann
Cheryl Smith Mann
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Born: Sunday Feb 14, 1932
