Charles Eugene Emery, 74, of Herrin, IL passed away peacefully on June 14, 2018 at the Linda E. White Hospice House in Evansville, IN.
Charles worked for Southern Illinois Wilbert Vault Company for 42 years and retired in 2005.
He loved being around family, friends and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle.
He was a member of the Herrin Elks, Herrin VFW, and the American Legion.
Charles was born March 11, 1944 in Herrin to Noles and Myrtle Emery.
He is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Dunning of Carbondale and Vivian Hall of Herrin and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, five sisters Virginia Emery, Mary Emery, Clara Payne, Wanda Allen, and Delores Knight; three brothers Dean Emery, Mike Emery and Richard Emery.
Graveside services will be on Monday June 18, 2018 at 10:00 AM at the Blairsville Cemetery with Rev. Donnie Colson officiating.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Herrin Elks, 221 East Monroe Street, Herrin, IL 62948
For more information go to our website www.gilbertfuneralhomes.com
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