Mr. Kenneth Larry Emerson, age 86, of Mayfield passed away on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at his residence.
He was a member of Cuba Church of Christ, a retired employee of General Tire and Pella, and a member of the U.S. Army National Guard.
He grew up working on his family’s dairy farm. He graduated from Sedalia High School in 1954 and attended Murray State University. Kenneth was an avid Kentucky Wildcats supporter and loved being outside working in the yard.
Mr. Emerson is survived by his wife of 64 years, Joyce Anne Barton Emerson; one son, Kenneth “Kent” B. (Nanette) Emerson of Mayfield, KY; one daughter, Elizabeth “Beth” Emerson (Richard Jameson) Hogancamp of Mayfield, KY; four grandchildren who lovingly called him “Dan Dan”, Kristin (Matthew) Howard of Mayfield, KY, Ross (Emily) Hogancamp of Dyersburg, TN, Bryce (Spencer) Polivick of Bardwell, KY and Jackson Emerson of Mayfield, KY; four great grandchildren, Reece Howard, Hollis Howard, Kolton Polivick and Ellison Polivick; and two step-grandchildren, Michael Jameson and Koby Jameson.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Evelyn Emerson Jones and Sarah Emerson Maddox, and his parents, James Aubrey and Johnnie Caldwell Emerson.
Funeral services for Mr. Kenneth Larry Emerson will be 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY. Bro. Keith Allred will officiate. Interment will follow at Lebanon Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Spencer Polivick, Matthew Howard, Ross Hogancamp, Rick Jameson, Jackson Emerson and Chris Polivick.
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home.