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Rev. Dr. James Emerson Jr.

San Francisco, California

1926 - 2018

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The Rev. Dr. James Gordon Emerson Jr.

Died Wednesday, Sept. 12th of pancreatic cancer at 92.Born June 4th, 1926 in Palo Alto, his educational journey took him from Stanford University to Princeton Seminary and University of Chicago. After a fulfilling career in pulpits from the east coast...

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Jim and Migs played great roles at Calvary in leading the church and reaching out to the community beyond. Jim served as an example for all of us and was pivotal in the journey of faith for many of us. My condolence and sympathy to his entire family.

Hobey Birmingham

Many a time I sat and listened to Rev. Emerson's moving sermons. My mother, Frances, spoke of him with the deepest respect. My sincere condolences.

S. Escobar

I am very sorry for your loss. I can imagine how heartbreaking it is to lose a loved one, but it's uplifting to know that God promises us in Isaiah 65:17 a near future in which not only will we not feel this horrid pain in our hearts when we lose a loved one but we won't even remember how it felt!