Robert S. Emery, 87, of 7 Vo-Tech Dr. Oil City, PA, died at 4:00 P.M. Thursday July 25, 2013, after a brief illness.
Born January 1, 1926, in Oil City, PA., he was the son of the late William E. Emery & Hazel Wilson Emery.
Robert was a graduate of Oil City High School.
He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving his country during World War II.
He was married on June 5, 1948, to Patricia “Patsy” Moss and she preceded him in death on Oct. 14, 2006.
Mr. Emery had worked for Sears & Roebuck and retired from Pennzoil, where he had worked for over 43 years.
He was a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. Robert enjoyed watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, and NASCAR. He also enjoyed traveling and walking. He greatly enjoyed the time spent camping with his wife in Knox, where they camped for over 35 years.
He is survived by two sons, James R. Emery & his wife Rita of Oil City, PA, William R. “Moose” Emery & his wife Lisa of Oil City, PA.
He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jamie Fairbanks & her husband Brian of Leland, NC, Robert L. Emery of Camp Hill, PA, Tiffany M. Dempsey of Oil City, PA, James R. Emery Jr. of Rouseville, PA, Todd J. Emery & his wife Lindsey of Cleveland, OH; four great grandchildren, Robert Fairbanks, Logan Emery, Jake Anthony and Milo McCullough; and a special cousin, Bob McSparren & his wife Karen of Oil City, PA.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Robert S. Emery, Jr., a granddaughter Stacey Ann Emery, and his brother Russell Emery.
Friends will be received from 2-4 and from 6-8 P.M. on Saturday in the Reinsel Funeral Home.
Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Sunday in the Reinsel Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce Davis, Pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church, presiding.
Interment will be in Sunset Hill Memorial Gardens.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Condolences may be sent at www.reinselfuneralhome.com.