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Emory Donelson Obituary

Emory E. Donelson III, 41, of Richmond, passed away suddenly on Monday, November 7, 2005. He was preceded in death by his father, Emory Donelson Jr. He is survived by his devoted wife, Becky Little Donelson; three children, E.J., Abby and Matthew; his mother, Virginia Donelson; and his sister, Darlene Donelson. Emory was a proud and dedicated husband and father. He was a graduate of The University of Virginia and a spirited fan of their athletic programs. He was CFO for Southern Title. Visitation will be at Woody Funeral Home, Parham Chapel, 1771 North Parham Rd., from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 8. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m Wednesday, November 9, at River Road United Methodist Church. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, Development Office, The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building, 401 N. Broadway, Suite 1100, Baltimore, Md. 21231 or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Ma. 01202.
Published by Richmond Times-Dispatch from Nov. 8 to Nov. 9, 2005.

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Renee Pye

November 17, 2005

Becky,

We are so sorry to hear of your loss.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.



Renee Pye, Rae Girardi, Ritchie Sears

your girls at Tuckahoe Cleaners

John Carrico

November 15, 2005

Becky, I am so sad to hear of your loss. Emory & I were roommates in 1986/87 -- our first year after we graduated from UVA. Emory was also an usher in my wedding in August 1987. After leaving Richmond in 1989, I lost touch with Emory and connected only a couple of times upon returning to the area. However, my heart holds warm thoughts of the great guy he was and many fond memories of our early years out of college as young adults. You & your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

John & Sheri Carrico

Ronda Burrell

November 10, 2005

Becky, I want you and your kids to know that Emory was a fun man. I called him the candy man because he and I use to always fill up my candy dish on my desk and he was so very fond of peanut M&M's. He was a caring and giving man and I am blessed to have known and worked with him. Remember he is with you and your family always.

Rose Martin

November 9, 2005

Becky,



I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting Emory & you at the Southern Title Christmas Party last year. It was a pleasure working with Emory. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

Temple Settlemire

November 9, 2005

Dear Becky,

Even though I am not with you today in your time of sorrow, my heart and prayers are! Please know that I will be seeing you soon.

I love you,

Temple

Amy Westbury

November 9, 2005

Becky & family



We are so sorry for your loss. Emory ment so much to Seth and the rest of the wildcats family. I will always remember his dedication to the team and ability to connect with the kids in such a positive way.



Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kit Munson

November 8, 2005

Dear Becky and kids,

We are so saddened about the loss of Emory. He made such a contribution to the kids in cub scouting. He was a good, kind, humorous man and he did, indeed, make a difference. Thank you for sharing him with us. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy go out to you in this difficult time.

Dr. Mel Wright

November 8, 2005

Dear Becky,

All of us at the office were very sorry to hear about Emory. Our prayers are with you. Dr. Wright

Eric Stallard

November 8, 2005

My thoughts and prayers our with Becky and the rest of the Donelson family

Karen Perks

November 8, 2005

Dear Becky,



I was so saddened to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts at this very difficult time.



I hope you can find a small bit of comfort knowing that you are in the hearts and prayers of those who know, love and care about you. Not just now, but always.



In deepest sympathy,

Karen Perks



(It's been a very long time since I've seen you...way back in the good old days of Arthur Young. I was Karen Dolan then.)

Debbie & Joe Feichtel

November 8, 2005

Becky, we are so sorry about your loss of Emory. He was one of the people I remember most from my days at Ernst & Young. You and your children will be in our thoughts and prayers.



God bless you.



Debbie, Joe, Megan & Laurel Feichtel

Denise Short

November 8, 2005

It was a joy to know and to work with Emory at Southern Title. Please accept our sincere sympathy during your time of loss. Your family is in our prayers. Emory's presence will forever be missed. May God bless you and your family.



-Southern Title Word Processing Department

Mark & Laurie Conroy

November 8, 2005

Becky, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Emory is an amazing man, and blessed to have found a soul mate like you!

Bonnie Halenda

November 8, 2005

Dear Becky and kids,

We can't even begin to say how sorry we are to hear of your loss. We hope that the kindness and support of your family and friends will help you through this most difficult time in your lives. Emory was a wonderful person and will always be with you in your hearts.

--Bonnie and Keith Halenda

Margaret Magee

November 8, 2005

Becky and family,



I was very sorry to hear of Emory's death. I knew Emory when he worked at LandAmerica with Ernst & Young.



My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Tina Errico

November 8, 2005

Becky, I am so sorry to hear about Emory. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I pray the wings of faith uphold you in this your time of sorrow. Love Tina

Kelly Jednorski

November 8, 2005

Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

Becky, I can't imagine your sorrow. Please know that the Lord will hold you and your little ones close to Him. I will keep you in my prayers.

Kelly

Kristine Adams

November 8, 2005

Becky, I just want you to know that we are saddened by your lose. Harrison really liked Coach Emory and I appreciated all that he did for Harrison. He was a great coach and our thoughts and prayers are with you and your 3 children. Love and Prayers, The Adams Family

Teresa Blanchard

November 8, 2005

My families thoughts and prayers are with Becky and her family.

Jayne Woodyard

November 8, 2005

Becky, I am so very sorry to hear about Emory. Words cannot express my sorrow for you. Please know I am praying for you now, even though I can not be there, and I will be praying for you and the children in the weeks and months ahead. God will see you through and send lots of help through family and friends, though it will not be the same. Love, Jayne

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