Buddy Emerson's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2025 in Whitetop, Virginia

Buddy Emerson

November 28, 1937 - September 28, 2025 (87 years old)

Whitetop, Virginia

Buddy Emerson's obituary , Passed away on September 28, 2025 in Whitetop, Virginia
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Buddy Emerson

November 28, 1937 - September 28, 2025 (87 years old)

Whitetop, Virginia

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Buddy Emerson Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Buddy Emerson of Whitetop, Virginia, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on September 28, 2025 at the age of 87. 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, Larry Woodrow and Hattie Lou Waddell Emerson; his wife Betty Jane Coe Emerson; and his siblings, Edison Emerson and Virginia Elliott.

He is survived by: his friend Wilson Creek; his siblings, Stephen Emerson (Lula Belle) of Jefferson, Rex Emerson (Susan) of West Jefferson, Mark Emerson (Patricia) of Independence, VA and Bernice Emerson of Lansing; his sister-in-law Minnie Huffman; and his caregiver Minnie Huffman.

The family respectfully requests no food be brought, and in lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the CART Fund for Alzheimer's Research, c/o Ashe County Rotary Club, P.O. Box 1045, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens and Badger Funeral Home & Cremation Services



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Oct 02

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Ashelawn Memorial Chapel
3470 U.S. Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC 28640

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Oct 02

Celebration of life

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel
3470 U.S. Hwy 221 N, Jefferson, NC 28640

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