Charles "Chuck" Emery

Charles "Chuck" Emery, 76, left this earth for the drag strip in the sky on November 24, 2025.

Most are surprised to see his age because he clearly never acted it.

Born October 26, 1949 to the late Thomas and Mary (Wellman) Emery, Chuck was the youngest of 6 kids.

He is proceeded in death by his brother, Joe Emery; sisters Kay Meyers and Dee Morris; brother in laws, Joe Gouldsberry, Roger Morris, Chuck Payne, "Stink" Price, and Jeff Price; nieces Jana Edge, Kelley Rickman and Angie Anderson; and his beloved dog, Chassy.

Addicted at a young age to high speeds and adrenaline, Chuck was known for his insane talent in dirtbike riding, horse racing, drag strip racing and dual sporting. In his younger years, he raced professionally and even placed in the infamous Black Water 100. He was a two-time National Vintage motocross champion.

He married his true love, Debby (Price) and together they built a beautiful life. She was by his side till his last breath. He had 2 children, Charlie (Jill) Emery of Triadelphia and Lacey (Nick) Magnone of Moundsville.

Chuck was most likely found building hot rods in his garage, watching Supercross, participating in hair scrambles, or riding his samurai in Whetstone. He co-founded Gravel Road Rodz and was a member of the Drifters Car Club. Chuck never let any grass grow underneath his feet. In fact, he was meticulous at mowing his many acres, often having people joke that it was "Little Olgebay". A talented creator, he built a log cabin by hand and thought it would be fun to take up wood carving with chainsaws.

Chuck was a big family man. He loved his grandchildren Zane, Ava, and Gage more than life itself and spent lots of time with them fishing, traveling to supercross races and the Smokey Mountains, riding, and their favorite catching salamanders in the pond. He was always ready for a ride on his Indian along the backroads of our beautiful state.

He was a proud Navy veteran and a proud American. Chuck lent a helping hand to anyone who needed it, loved playing euchre with his sisters and nephew, was the best at quoting lines from movies, and being ornery in serious situations. He will be truly missed by his surviving sisters, Jean Payne and Peg Gouldsberry as well as numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

While his passing will leave a huge hole in our hearts, we must remember a movie quote..."heroes get remembered, but legends never die!"

Family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 26th from 2pm-8pm at Grisell Funeral Home & Crematory, 400 Jefferson Ave., Moundsville, WV.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Marshall County Animal Shelter, 37 Animal Shelter Drive, Moundsville, WV 26041 or Helping Heroes, 44- 16th Street, Wheeling, WV 26003.