Emmett Fulton Carver Jr.

Emmett was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Florence Oliver Carver and sister Dorain Campbell.

He is survived by his two daughters and their husbands, Angie and Dennis Sheffer and Vicky and Barry Thompson. Two grandchildren, Matthew Sheffer, Casey Owen and great-grandson Elijah Fulton Owen. Cousin, Allen Carver and his wife Page. And companion Sandy Bingler.

After graduating from Red Hill High School, Emmett enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he served in the 47th Air Police Squadron. During that time, he was stationed in England, Germany and served in the Korean War. Shortly after retiring from Sperry Marine, he decided to drive a school bus for Fluvanna County, where he took personal responsibility for each student on his bus route. Emmett always took pride in his manicured yard and spotless vehicles. He was a member of the American Legion Post #74 in Keswick. Emmett was an active member of Beaver Dam Baptist Church where he and Sandy made weekly visits to shut-ins and nursing home residents, many of whom they did not know.

Spending time with his family brought Emmett much joy, especially time spent with Matt, Casey and Eli. He enjoyed cheering on Eli at his baseball games. Emmett was a true southern gentleman. Kind and devoted, who gave of himself in times of need especially providing 9 years of caregiving to his wife Florence during her battle with Alzheimer's.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial gifts be made to: Hospice of the Piedmont in memory of Emmett Carver, 675 Peter Jefferson Parkway, Suite 300, Charlottesville, Virginia 22911.

A special thank you to these compassionate caregivers who took exceptional care of Emmett in the weeks leading up to his passing: J. Kyle Swingle, MD and Michael Longo, MD at Martha Jefferson Hospital. Deveryn Bailey, FNP and the loving staff at the Center for Acute Hospice Care, 2965 Ivy Road, Charlottesville, Va.

After a private burial, a celebration of Emmett’s life will be held on Friday, May 17, 2019, 2:30 p.m., at Beaver Dam Baptist Church in Troy, VA.