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Emerson Stringer Obituary
Columbia, MS
Funeral services will be held at 11 am on Monday, April 15, 2013, at the Improve Baptist Church, Columbia, MS for Emerson Stringer Jr., 72, of Columbia, MS who passed away at the Wesley Medical Ctr., in Hattiesburg, MS on Friday, April 12, 2013 following an extended illness. Burial with military honors will be in the Improve Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Darel Daniels will officiate.
A life-long resident of Columbia, Mr. Stringer was born on July 3, 1940 to the late Quin E. Stringer Sr., and Velma Cook Stringer. He was a cattle rancher for over 50 years, and a member of the Improve Baptist Church. A graduate of Ole Miss., he served as a Mississippi State Senator for 16 years, and honorably served our country, as an officer, in the Mississippi National Guard. His hobbies included a love for antique automobiles, and deep sea fishing.
His parents preceded him in death.
He is survived by a son, Quin E. Stringer III of Columbia, a daughter, Sheila Stringer Hoard of Cape Coral, FL, a sister, June Williams (Jon) of Columbia, two grandchildren; Rachael Lauren Hoard, and Andrew Paul Hoard, two nephews; "Reggie" Williams, and Randy Williams, and many friends.
A visitation will be held on Sunday, April 14, 2013 at the Hathorn Funeral Home, Columbia, MS from 2pm-5pm., and at the church, one hour prior to the time of service on Monday.
Arrangements made under the direction of Hathorn Funeral Home, Columbia.
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Memories and Condolences
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Helen Keller
April 29, 2013
May the God of all comfort sustain you during this difficult time. 1 Cor. 1:3&4
April 26, 2013
God is near to those that are broken at heart and those crushed in spirit he saves. God will sustain you and help you to endure.
Joe & Pat Rutledge
April 21, 2013
I knew your father for many years while he was a Senator - keep his memories alive and he will always be with you
Bob M. Dearing
April 21, 2013
I am so terribly sorry about the passing of my dear friend, Senator Emerson Stringer,Jr.. While serving with Senator Stringer, I always found him to be a person of the highest integrity. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. l
April 18, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
April 15, 2013
Offering my deepest condolences during this difficult time, I'm so very sorry for your loss, death is something we are never prepared for, but please find comfort in knowing sickness, pain and death will one day be no more.
Sen. Charles Pittman (Ret.)
April 14, 2013
It was my honor to have been Emerson's friend and to have served with him in the Mississipi State Senate. He was a good man and loved Mississippi. My personal regrets and love to his family.
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