Darrell Emery Obituary

I am going to the Pewee Valley Masonic Lodge for dinner, tonight, Dad. I know you will see me there.

Happy birthday, Dad. Still missing you, daily. With love, Stephen

Gramp the Bamp,
I remember you took me to feed the ducks. I remember you taking me to Micka-dee's for a happy meal. I remember you visiting me in Georgia. I remember swinging on the hammock with you.
I miss and love you Grampa.

Gramp the Bamp,
I remember eating spaghetti on Monday nights. I remember helping you feed the fish in your ponds. I remember planting flowers with you in the front of your house. I remember you drank coffee in the morning. I miss you and will always love you Grampa.
Always in my heart

Darrell,
My friend, my love, my husband, my soul mate.
I have so many cherished memories with you.
I Praise God for bringing us together.
I remember the day I was introduced to you. I remember our first kiss. I remember our first date, September 23rd, 1987. I remember the first time you told me you loved me, who couldn't 8-8-88. You told me I was money in the bank. Still don't get that. I remember when you proposed to me. Thanks alot, it was just before midnight on the ninth anniversary of our first date. You got down on one knee, opened the box and asked me if I would be your wife. I didn't sleep a wink, running to the rest room checking out my ring in awe, and Praising God!
Thank-you for loving my son, John and my daughter, Rachel as your own and instilling the morals and values you did. And loving and spending so much time with our grand-daughter, Jordyn and our grand-son Christopher. You are in their hearts forever.
We all grieved for you on May 7th. I cannot believe it's been a year since God called you home.
Thank-you for the blessed signs of your presence in our lives!
The last day of your life you called me your Angel,YOU are MY Angel!
I am thankful for the blessed friends through your passing. Jerry Lamar Reeves, Jim and Sheri Harms, Trish Pino, and Marilyn and Pat. They are Godsends.
I know you were at "Heavens Gate" when Sheri Harms arrived yesterday.Embrace her for Jim and Me, and also embrace Peggy Reeves for Jerry and me.
I love you with all my heart and soul "Sweetie" and until my duty is done on this Earth I will remember all the good times and keep doing whatever the "good Lord" has in store for me.
I look forward to our "Forever Together.
Forever I love you,
Karen

Darrell, My brother In-Law. I'll never forget the first time that I met him. My sister Karen brought him to my parents house in Raytown Mo for Thanksgiving 1988. I knew he was special.I knew that he loved my sister and her kids and her family from the git go. It was what you call unconditional love. If Karen loved you, Darold did to. He was always their for you no matter what. I will alway be greatfull for the summer visits that I spent with Karen and Darrell. I will never forget the great stories that he shared with me of his fantastic adventures and the wonderful people he met along the way. It gives me great joy that my sister, the Love of his life, his soul mate, Karen, was there with him to say that it was o.k.for him to leave and go on for his next adventure with our Lord. We will always love you Darrell! Kimmy and Jerry

Darrell was truly the kindest, most genuine person I have ever met in my life. Up Until this point I have been unable to express my thoughts and feelings about Darrell's passing. There are no exact words to describe such a great human being. He was an all around wonderful person and no matter what type of person you were,Darrell loved you. He was so loving to my daughter Jordyn, who misses her "Gramp the Bamp!" He was my dad's best friend! Anyone who had the pleasure of knowing this one of kind man knows he is up in Heaven and no longer suffering.Darrell I miss you, and there is not a day that goes by that I don't think about you! I love and miss you Darrell!

My favorite memory of Darrell is when his soul mate Karen and I went to Las Vegas. I can still hear his gruff voice saying "remember when you double your money cash out and move on". Karen misses you alot and talks about you all the time. I am looking forward to playing the slot machines and black jack in heaven with you Darrell.



Love

Trish

I first met Darrell at a Safetran sales meeting back in 1993 or 94 and felt like I'd known him all my life. Darrell was an indivdual who touched the heart of everyone he came in contact with. In all my conversations and e-mails with Darrell, I never knew him to make a derogatory remark about anyone. I treasure the advice he gave me and hope that I can be as positive an influence on the people I meet as he was on me.

I was a young woman in a man's world when I went to work for Darrell. From the very first day I met Darrell, he insisted that I not call him "Mr. Emery", It was to be Darrell. Darrell was the most "down to earth", generous and truly a lover of all mankind. I grew to love this man. He always made me know how much he appreciated my loyalty and my intelligence. Like many others I was not ready for him to go with God, that was the selfish part of me that wanted to keep enjoying his presence, but God was ready to have this man to join his team in Heaven. I know Darrell is watching us from Heaven and hoping one day we will join him. I miss you Darrell, I miss your deep resounding voice, your laugh and the nice times we spent. Thank God I still get to be friends with the soul mate you left here on earth.

I love you, Dad.



-Stephen

I looked up to Darrell and treasured his advice. He has helped us out with his wisdom many times. He was fun to be around and had a very good since of humor. I will miss him deeply as he has without a doubt touched my life. I will never forget the many memories that were made in the short time knowing him. I thank God for the time He allowed me to spend with him over the past 9 years.

We are so Sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Darrell was the father figure in my life. He was always there for me and my family. There is nothing Darrell wouldn't do for anybody, there wasn't a selfish bone in his body. He was always there in good times as well as tough ones. I will miss all his funny jokes and playing golf with him even though i wasnt very good. I will also miss that when you talked to him about any subject he was a straight shooter and told it like it is. I have not met another person that was so smart even though sometimes you couldnt understand what he was saying because of his deep voice. He was a great grand father to my daughter Jordyn as well as a wonderfull husband to my mom. You will always be remembered by me and my family as a big hearted great person.

Thank you for all your wonderful comments. They mean alot to us. I would like to add my own.



I know Darrell was a great employer, co-worker, friend, and husband, He was also a great dad, although he wasn't my birth father. He treated my brother John and myself like his own. He brought hope to our family. He brought security to our family. He gave us our mother back, who worked two jobs and never gave up to provide for us. She truly is a survivor. Darrell also shared with us his unbelievable wisdom. Any topic I could ever come up with, he always knew something about it. When it came time for me to get married, there was no doubt in my mind who would walk me down the aisle, it was Darrell. and he humbly accepted. I have many wonderful memories with Darrell, and I will hold them close to my heart for as long as I live. I am also thankful my son got to know his wonderful grandpa. I hope he knew how much I appreciated all he has done for me. I know one day I will get to thank him once more, when we meet again in the kingdom of God.



I would also like to thank his wonderful wife/caregiver, my mom Karen Emery. She was there faithfully caring for him to the end. please keep her in your thougts/prayers.

Dear Karen,

I was so shocked to learn of the death of Darrell. He was such a wonderful friend and business associate. In all my years in the traffic industry, he treated Tom and I better than anyone. Tammy has told me how sweet both you and Darrell were to her when she attented her first sales meeting. I am so thankful you and Darrell invited Peggy and I to your beautiful wedding. Peggy fell in love with both of you the minute she met you. Please know that I know your grief. As you know I lost Peggy last June and the pain is just as bad today as it was when she passed away. If you ever need to talk, please call me at 256-442-0497 any time, day or night. You are in my prayers and I shall never forget you or Darrell. Tom and I talked several times about coming out to see him but we never got around to it. May God bless you and your family.

My relationship with Darrell at Safetran was amazing. No matter what our company needed, Darrell accommodated us. He was that rare, "breath of fresh air" in the business world. Totally honest and fair, I think of Darrell a lot and will never forget him. He surely lived the Golden Rule.

In 1991, Darrell assisted two non-cooking girls in making the greatest fried cheese sticks for home-economics. I will never forget his comic relief as Rach and I destroyed his kitchen! I am sorry that he is gone and will always remember his light-hearted sense of humor and great smile! and my husband thanks him for introducing me to the kitchen!

My father and I worked with Darrell for many years, representing Safetran in the traffic industry. I always admired his wisdom, but it was Darrel's dry sense of humor that I will never forget. He was one of those gruff guys that could make you smile without ever even trying. He will be missed dearly.

Darrell was always straight up and fair to deal with, it was always a pleasure to work for him. We will all miss him very much, we wish the peace and comfort to all who will miss him with us.

Darrell and I worked together for 23 years. He was more than a boss to me. He kept the company going through lean and also happy times. Iwill remember Darrell allways as a friend and the fairest man I ever knew. Lucy and I will miss him and want Karen to know that we are keeping her in our prayers.

Ron and Lucy Johnson

I worked for Safetran for 6 yrs. over 12 yrs ago and will never forget Mr. Emery. I loved hearing his gruff, raspy, loud voice coming into the plant. He reminded me of my Dad, gruff on the outside and mushy on the inside. He was a kind man. He actually said good-bye to me when I was leaving and said he expected me back because I was moving to New York State. Just him coming back to see me meant alot. My prayers are with all who will miss him. God bless Mr. Emery and his family.

My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family.

Pat Smith - Mary's Mother-in-Law.

KAREN AND FAMILY,YOUR IN OUR PRAYERS.GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

We are sorry we cannot be with our family during this time. Uncle Darrell will always be remembered as a hardworking, honest, and humble man who valued the things that matter most in this life; faith, family and friends. Love - Heather, Pete, Kanoe, Marcus, and Quinten Lyons

We were sorry to hear about the loss of Darrell. He will be missed, for he truly was a good man and friend. It is an honor to have known him. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Karen and the family. May the memories of Darrell bring you peace and comfort.

Be still like the grass on a melancholy summer day
Be still like desert shrub.

Be calm and you will hear your loved one speak, in the stillness, in the calm, their love resounds.

If you are still this promise I make, you will hear the voice of your loved one helping you along your way.

friends of rachell and chris

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Rachel spoke very highly of her step-dad. May God grant you all comfort during this time. Please let me know if there's anything that I can do.