William Emory

William Hugh Emory, 86, of Surry County passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at the Medical College of Virginia. He was the son of the late William and Tina Elizabeth Doyle Emory, and was also preceded in death by his wife, Gladys O. Emory. Mr. Emory was a retiree of Brown & Williamson Tobacco Company and was a U.S. Army WWII veteran. He is survived by four daughters, Phyllis Johnson, Linda Traylor, Faye Robertson and Jeanette Bess; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted at 2:00 pm Saturday, August 11, 2012 at Blandford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Friday at the Petersburg Chapel of J.T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home & Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060.