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George Lewis Emerick

February 25, 1933 — February 19, 2024

Fayetteville, NC

George Lewis Emerick, age 90, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away February 19, 2024. George was born in Cuyahoga County, Ohio to his parents, George and Ann. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Emerick and son David Emerick.

He is survived by his daughters, Lynn Rook, Jeanette Emerick, and Dawn Emerick; sons, Duane Emerick and Scott Emerick; eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

George retired from the military in 1976 as a MSgt in Special Forces and received numerous awards for his time in service that include the United Nations Service Medal, Purple Heart, Vietnam Service Medal, Bronze Star Medal and many more. After his military career, George led the Criminal Justice Program at Robeson Technical Community College for seventeen years. 

His contribution to our community has impacted many lives and he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggest memorials be made to Disabled American Veterans at www.dav.org. 


 

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Memorial Service

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Starts at 12:00 pm (Eastern time)

Good Shepherd Catholic Church

5050 Oak St, Hope Mills, NC 28348

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Burial

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery

8220 Bragg Blvd, Fort Bragg, NC 28307

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