Rev. Robert H. Emmons

EMMONS, Rev. Robert H., 87, of Midlothian, passed away Friday, February 20, 2009. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Margaret R. Emmons; his children, David and Wanda Emmons of New Jersey, Barbara and Chazz Klanian of Richmond, Cynthia Emmons of Chesterfield, and Carol and Matt Medford of New York; grandchildren, Roberta, Samantha and husband, Keith, Melissa and husband, Corey, Kelly, Cory and husband, Zack, Nathan and Aaron; great- grandchildren, Colin, Jenna and Logan Henry. Robert was an American Baptist Pastor having served in Sioux Fall, S.D., East Aurora, N.Y. and Erie, Pa. Robert was a 57-year member of Kiwanis and he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. His family honors the memory of his service to the Lord, his volunteer work, his missionary work and his passionate love of his family. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2009 at the Huguenot Chapel, Woody Funeral Home, 1020 Huguenot Rd. Interment will be private. A celebration of Bob's life will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Bon Air Baptist Church, 2531 Buford Rd., Richmond. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Ministers and Missionaries Benefit Board, The Heritage of Sharing, 475 Riverside Dr., Suite 1700, New York, N.Y. 10115.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.