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David Emmel Obituary

David Turner Emmel, 87, joined his heavenly Father on Sept. 16, 2013, from the Bailey Center of Hospice.

David was a World War II Army veteran. His creative mind authored a book, founded numerous companies with patents from Philadelphia to St. Augustine. His entire life was surrounded by music, singing and organ playing.

He is survived by his wife Marian; daughter, Lisa; son, David and several grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday at Memorial Presbyterian Church with Dr. Hunter Camp and Pastor Deena Galantowicz, officiating.

Craig Funeral Home Crematory Memorial Park www.craigfuneralhome.com is in charge of the arrangements.


Published by St. Augustine Record on Sep. 18, 2013.
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Dearest Lisa - My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love especially to you!

Mary Mullis

September 19, 2013

Lisa, it's easy to see the humour and loving personality of your father in these photos. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Rich.

Erich Moss

September 19, 2013

My prayers are with you. I'm so sorry to hear of David's passing

Cathi Hagerty

September 18, 2013

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Lisa, the Nath family offers you and your family our prayers and sympathy for the loss of your father. Your father accomplished many great things throughout his lifetime. Many of those positives have been paseed onto you with evidence of your professional and lifetime success. May God bless you and your family and most of all your father David.

Rick Nath

September 18, 2013

Lisa,

I am so sorry for your loss and have you and your family in my prayers. Know that so many of us care and are thinking of you.

Sincerely,
Kate Barney

September 18, 2013

Lisa and David,

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.

Love,

Lisa

Lisa Schermerhorn

September 18, 2013

Your father fought in the greatest war for our country and he shall continue to stand on that front line watching over you, David and all of his family members as one of God's Angels. My thoughts and prayers are always with you through good times and sad times. Know that you are loved and will be watched over forever.

Kim Vaughn

September 18, 2013

Thoughts and prayers are with you, Lisa and Rich, and David and family, during this time. Much love. Debbie Baker

Deborah Baker

September 18, 2013

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