Eddie Ray Emerick

Eddie Ray Emerick

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Nov

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home

314 Fourth Street, Marietta, OH 45750

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Nov

28

Service

11:00 a.m.

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home

314 Fourth Street, Marietta, OH 45750

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Nov

28

Burial

East Lawn Memorial Park

Marietta, OH

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Eddie Emerick Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home - Marietta on Nov. 25, 2025.

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Eddie Ray Emerick, 71, of Marietta passed away at 5:21 am, Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at the home of his son.

He was born on June 8, 1954 in Marietta a son of George Emerick and Joan Berry Emerick. Eddie retired from the Marietta School System as a custodian at Phillips School.

He is survived by his former wife and the mother of his children, Rhonda Sarver of Marietta. Also surviving are 2 sons and a daughter, Erica (J. R.) Buskirk of Kansas, Jeremy (Nancy) Emerick of Belpre and Brian Emerick of Marietta; 5 grandchildren: Kaylee, Jeremy, Courtney, Connor and Liam; brothers: Dave, Randy and Jack Emerick all of Marietta and sister Jo Ellen Emerick of Marietta.

He is preceded in death by his parents, son, Daniel Sarver and 2 brothers, Russ and John Emerick.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on Friday (Nov. 28) at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with burial following in East Lawn Memorial Park. Family will greet friends before the service from 9:00 until 11:00. Messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.

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Upcoming Events

Nov

28

Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home

314 Fourth Street, Marietta, OH 45750

Send Flowers

Nov

28

Service

11:00 a.m.

McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home

314 Fourth Street, Marietta, OH 45750

Send Flowers

Nov

28

Burial

East Lawn Memorial Park

Marietta, OH

Send Flowers

Only 2 days left for delivery to next service.