Karl Erik Emond

Karl experienced an unexpected cardiac event at his home and went home to his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 19th. There will be no public service or burial. Karl was born on June 30, 1956 to Robert and D. Jean (Gustafson) Emond as the third of four siblings. He graduated from Bethel High School in 1975 and went on to serve his country in the U.S. Army (1975 – 1979) before going to work for Newport News Shipbuilding for more than 35 years, right up until the time of his death.

He was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, where he married Kerri Donaghue in March 1976. They had four children, and Karl now has eight grandchildren, all of whom he loved to brag about and always, always, wanted more pictures of. He was known as “The Professor” at work and for good reason – he loved to teach and lecture on any topic at all and was always interested in a variety of diverse ideas. Karl enjoyed mechanics, woodworking, going to the movies, and researching obscure things on the internet. Family and friends will always remember his gentle spirit and big heart.

Karl was predeceased by his father, Robert Emond, but will live on in the hearts of his family: mother, D. Jean Emond, sister, Nancy (Bob) Slusar, brothers Don (Sue) Emond and Glen (Paula) Emond, children Christy (Gary) Sams, Donnie (Joanne) Emond, Erik (Heather) Emond, John Emond, and grandchildren Taylor, Hannah, & Claira Sams, Caleigh, Hailey, & Natalie Emond, Summar Emond, and Jason Womble, as well as many other relatives.

Friends are encouraged to visit www.parklawn-woodfh.com to share memories and words of condolence with the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 N. Armistead Ave., Hampton, VA 23666.