David Lee Emerson, III, 74, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at the Phoenix at Lake Joy after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. A celebration of his life will be held on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Snow’s Memorial Chapel Bass Road with the Rev. Paul Dziadul officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.
David was born in Gainesville, Florida to the late David Lee and Margaret Hunter Emerson. His family moved to Orange Park, Florida after he graduated from high school. He received his Associate’s Degree from Gordon Military College in 1967. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force as a Sergeant in 1969 and proudly served his country for four years. He was stationed in Thailand and was in Photo Reconnaissance involving the Ho Chi Minh Trail. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. After receiving an Honorable Discharge from the Air Force in 1973, he went on to pursue his Bachelor’s Degree. He graduated with a B.S. in Chemistry in 1975 from the University of North Florida and married Cindy that same year. David had a long standing career with Chem-Treat Inc. /Danaher. After 28 years with the company, he retired at the age of 59. Besides the love for his family, he was an avid Florida Gators fan. His other passions included fishing, gardening, reading, and most of all paleontology.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Cindy Emerson of Macon, his daughter and son-in- law, Jennifer and Brian Farrell of Buford, his son, Daniel Emerson of Macon, and grandchildren, Ava and Juliet Farrell.
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Snow’s Memorial Chapel, Bass Road has charge of the arrangements.
