David E. Emrick's Obituary
Pana – David E. Emrick, 65, of Pana, passed away at 10:14 pm Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
At the family’s request, services will be private. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Memorial contributions may be sent to family. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
David was born July 10, 1943 in Decatur, the son of Eugene and Theresa (Bishop) Emrick. He married Joyce Stout on October 31, 1970 in Bethany and later divorced.
He loved farming and four wheeling. David proudly served his country for 6 years in the Navy.
He leaves behind his one daughter: Robin Allen of Decatur, three brothers: Steve (Marge) Dukeman of Tower Hill, Randy (Sue) Dukeman of Long Creek, and Donald (Pat) Emrick of Florida, two sisters: Patricia (Don) Foor of Taylorville, Doris Jean (Jim) Cox of New Jersey, two granddaughters: Tara, Morgan, and his good friends: Wayne Furr and Ernie.
He was reunited in heaven with his parents, grandparents, one sister: Sandy, and one granddaughter: Natasha.
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