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Emory Harker Obituary
He was born in Wilmington, NC, August 27, 1939, son of the late Claude Harker, Sr. and Grace Franks Harker.
Mr. Harker was a ceramic tile setter and owner of Emory Harker Tile in Wilmington. He was a member of Cape Fear Presbyterian Church and had served in the National Guard.
Surviving is his wife, Patricia Ramsey Harker; a son, Emory Lee Harker, Jr. of Wilmington; a daughter Tammy Sopraseuth and husband Dia of Grove Port, OH; a brother, Claude H. Harker and wife Shirley of Wilmington; and four grandchildren, Kassy, Brandon, Cameron, and Olivia. A sister, Janet Baggett preceded him in death.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 3, 2007, at Oleander Memorial Gardens by May Craven and Rev. Mark Baggett.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at Andrews Mortuary Valley Chapel.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.andrewsmortuary.com.
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Peggy B Singleton (?Phillips)
December 9, 2024
He was a fine man! He knew his stuff when he did tile work! His beloved wife Pat went to join him 0n Saturday 12/7/2024. She , too, was a wonderful person, I had known her for many many years! God bless that reunion
Robert Elderdice
July 6, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
manfred claude taylor
July 1, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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