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JAMES A. EMERY
1948 - 2023
JAMES A. EMERY
1948 - 2023
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BORN
1948
DIED
2023
JAMES A. EMERY Obituary
JAMES A. EMERY, age 74, loving father of Jared (Tessa) and Brandon Emery; proud grandfather of Mason and Lana; brother of the late Don, David and Richard Emery; uncle and friend of many. Jim was a retired Cleveland Public Schools teacher and a Hall of Fame Track & Cross Country Coach in the State of Ohio. He coached at Cleveland Heights, Beaumont, East Tech and Benedictine High Schools. Passed away March 21, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
16 Entries
Martin Rosciszewski
April 27, 2023
You will be missed my friend. You were a true mentor and a true friend. I learned so much of how to coach through the lessons taught, thanks for the great memories as your assistant coach and the many laughs!
KLAUS Vietor
April 5, 2023
Jim and I were classmates and track mates both at Rhodes High School and Miami University. My condolences to his family. In particular his sons who I just met for the first time just days before Jim's passing. God speed Jim.
Michael Cunningham
April 5, 2023
I have known coach since the tenth grade (1979). A coach's coach. A true legend. His teams were always well prepared. Will miss our conversations. May his family be at peace.
Mike Infeld
March 31, 2023
Coach was the best of the best. He was smart, skilled, humble, hard-working and a positive influence on so many lives. We will miss him and never see another like him. We considered him a member of our family and have many great memories of travels with Jim. Our condolences to Brandon, Jared, Sharee and Jalen
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Larry Anderson
March 29, 2023
I worked with Jim at East Tech. Jim was a great teacher and coach. He inspired students to learn and excel in the classroom and on the track. I always looked forward to seeing Jim from time to time and will miss his love for life and his kids. My heartfelt condolences to all his family, friends and students.
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Ken Nicholson
March 26, 2023
Coach, your unconditional love and support for me will forever be etched in the fabric of my memory. I love you forever and thank you for being apart of my life.
Vonnie Martin
March 25, 2023
Fond memories, you were so dedicated and good to us Coach! I’ll always remember you standing at the 200, yelling out times and pushing me through the turn. You are loved, and I’ll always be grateful of your impact in my life!
Simone McNitt
March 24, 2023
I’m sure everyone that ever had the pleasure of knowing Coach Emery will agree he was everyone's Coach, my daughter will miss the conversations this summer and I will miss the walks with you and Oscar. Thank you for being my friend. May God bless your family.
Ronald Szudy
March 24, 2023
May God bless the memory of Jim Emery. Jim was a classmate and friend. His kindness, sincerity and dedication will long be remembered.
Mary Lynn Wasim
March 24, 2023
Sorry for the loss of Jim Emery. He was a great coach and teacher
Steve Korinchak
March 24, 2023
Jim and I attended Rhodes H.S. and Miami University together. He was a great teammate and even more, a great friend. His coaching accomplishments are unbelievable! What a legacy. I and the many athletes he coached will greatly miss him. RIP Jim
Craig Fields
March 23, 2023
Great man you will be missed EM thank you for all that you have done for me and everyone after me
Tina Stevens
March 23, 2023
My sincere sympathy goes out to his family. May he RIP ❤
Katie
March 23, 2023
Memory- I´ll never forget driving down to states with your left turn signal on the entire way. :) I´ll never forget your true kind nature toward every athlete on the Beaumont track team. You were an inspiration and a true legend. They´re a no words. Respectful and honest and caring and hard working. We will forever keep your spirit alive. -kwinings
Jessie long
March 23, 2023
A thousand condolences. Coach emery was a wonderful coach and friend. It's so sad to see his passing. A talented photographer as well.
Don Alexander
March 23, 2023
Rest In Peace my good friend. I sure will miss our hours long discussions about track, music, and politics. You had a zest for life and a child-like enthusiasm that was infectious. I’ll miss you. May your memory be eternal.
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