Lee Carrick Emerson

Lee Carrick Emerson, 88, of Bear Creek died Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Blue Ridge Health Care Center, Raleigh. Mr. Emerson was born January 27, 1924 in Chatham County, the son of William B. and Rosa Bell (Wilkinson) Emerson. Mr. Emerson was a member of Sandy Branch Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon, choir member and Sunday School teacher. Lee was a retired supervisor for Perdue Farms. Lee was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Raymond Louis Emerson. He is survived by his wife of 64 years: Mannie (Dunn) Emerson of the home and one son: Garry L. Emerson and wife, Legina of Bear Creek, NC; two brothers: William T. Emerson of Charlotte, NC, James I Emerson of Burlington, NC; grandsons, John Emerson and wife, Shannon of Bear Creek, NC and James Emerson of Bear Creek, NC. The family will receive friends Wednesday, February 1, 2012 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Smith & Buckner Funeral Home, 230 North Second Avenue, Siler City, NC. The funeral will be Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 2:00 PM at Sandy Branch Baptist Church, Bear Creek with Rev. Marc Sanders and Rev. Val Chadwick officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Memorials may be made to Sandy Branch Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 715 Sandy Branch Church Road, Bear Creek, NC 27207 or to a charity of donor's choice. Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.pughfuneralhome.com.