ETOWAH - Gerald W. Emanuel, AKA Paul David Henson, 59, of Etowah, died at his home on Monday, March 25, 2013, following a five month illness.
He was born in Sugartree, Tenn., the biological son of Willie T. Henson and Alta M. Henson. He was the adopted son of the late Emmett and Ruby Emanuel. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Jackson, and a brother-in-law, Pat Noble.
A former resident of Memphis, Tenn., he was a self-employed auto mechanic and was a member of Cordova Baptist Church in Cordova, Tenn. He loved flowers, hiking, and waterfalls.
Surviving is his wife of almost 40 years, Mary Jo Emanuel; daughter, Christy Gray and husband, Phillip, of Billings, Montana; sons, Jason Emanuel, of Clermont, Fla., and Joshua Emanuel, of Etowah; grandchildren, Anna Emanuel, Kathryn Emanuel, Danielle Gray, Richard Gray, Meredith Emanuel, Harley Emanuel, and Dylan Emanuel; sisters, Mary Noble, of Gadsden, Tenn., Audrey Schaffhauser and husband, John, of Ripley, Miss.; a brother, R.C. Latham, of Pinson, Tenn., and two close friends, Rob, of Saluda and Pete, of Hendersonville.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Services and burial will follow later in the week in Bolivar, Tenn., under the direction of Shackelford Funeral Directors.
To sign the online guestbook, visit www.forestlawnhendersonville.com.
Forest Lawn Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Mary Jo, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Darlene Tinsman
March 29, 2013
Mary Jo, my thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family. I'm so sorry and God Bless You
Cathy Dorn
March 26, 2013
Mary Jo, even the expected hurts beyond compare. I am so sorry. My promise still stands.
Rebecca 'Duckie' Connolly
March 26, 2013
Dear Mary Jo~ I am so sorry for your loss~ Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers! Love, Kay Greene
Kay Greene
March 26, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Susan Alfaro
March 26, 2013
Mary Jo, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry about Gerald's death.
Cheryl Kemp
March 26, 2013
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