The memory of Fire Captain Emmett VanNess Jr. of Greensboro, North Carolina, born in Richmond, Virginia, who passed away on April 26, 2024 at the age of 69, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Emmett VanNess, and Joan Reynolds VanNess, Sr.; and his brother Paul VanNess. He is survived by : his wife Jamey Wall VanNess; his children, Tony Morton (Rachel), Michael VanNess (Susan) and Emily Snider (Justin); and his grandchildren, Ada, Iris, Nora, Anna, Eric, Grace, Nash and Eleanor.

A funeral service was held on Saturday, May 4th 2024 at 4:00 PM at the George Brothers Funeral Service (803 Greenhaven Dr, Greensboro, NC 27406).

In lieu of flowers, the family would like donations to be made to Ignite the Spirit Greensboro (http://www.paypal.com)—a charity to assist Greensboro Firefighters and their families in times of need.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George Brothers Funeral Services