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Roland EMERSON Obituary
Franklin was a native of Gloucester County, graduated from Gloucester High School and served in the United States Army.
His mother, Dorothy H. Emerson; and father, Roland Lynwood Emerson preceded him in death.
He is survived by son, Gregory Emerson of Germany; daughters, Yvonne Parks, and Yvette Forrest; sisters, Brenda West, and Phyllis Matthews; stepmother, Christine Emerson; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2010, at the Albert G. Horton Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery.
Arrangements by Hogg Funeral Home and Crematory, Gloucester Point. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Percy Ward, Jr.
December 29, 2010
Frank and I worked close together as Police Officers back in the late 70s and early 80s. He was an usher in my wedding and I always thought the world of him. We hunted together and talked about many things over the years. He could always make me laugh. He always treated me as a brother and had a heart of gold. He loved animals and nature and nothing pleased him more than watching a big buck walk across a cut corn field.
It has been over five years since I have seen Frank, but for some reason he has been heavily on my mind over the past several months to the point that I was thinking about looking him up. Then I read this sad news. Frank made a big impression on my life and I will always remember him.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
December 28, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Nan & Bobby Leigh
Marie Trice
December 26, 2010
So sorry to hear about the death of such a great man! I spent a lot of my childhood at his house and always thought a lot of Frank!
December 26, 2010
Phyllis and Brenda: I remember Frankie when I first got married and lived by Miss Ruby Phillips. He would come down on his bike, and talk with us.
I am so sorry to hear he passed away.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and his love one.
May God grant peace and comfort to you at this sad time in your life.
Both of you are very special people and I'am so glad and happy to know you.
With Love,
Peggy Douglas
Hayes, Va
Scott Emerson
December 26, 2010
In memory of my cousin and one of the best friends i could ever hope for. your worries are over now.may you rest in peace.This man will be greatly missed.your forever in my heart franklin
December 26, 2010
Brenda & Phyllis,
I was saddend to hear about Franklin. We had many good times together playing ball, hunting, swimming & playing in the snow as we grew up together on Hoefork Lane. I spent many days at your house. It was like a second home to me. Franklin was a good friend even though we lost contact with each other over the past year. Della & I had Franklin and his wife over for dinner a few times when we were first married. I know your Mother and Father are waiting for hime with open arms as he joins them in Heaven. May God bless you at this time.
A special friend always.
Jimmy Belvin
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