J. L. Emmons , 86, of Center, passed away Monday, August 28, 2017, in Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, September 4, 2017, at Watson & Sons Funeral Home in Center with Bro. Don Windham officiating. Interment will follow at White Rock Cemetery in Center. Visitation will be held prior to the service, beginning at 12:00 noon.

J. L. Emmons was born on February 6, 1931, in Shelby County, to Leland Emmons and Johnie Choate Emmons. He served in the United States army and was a member of Mt. Calvary Full Gospel Church.

He is survived by
Daughter and Son-in-law: Pamela and Billy Bolton

Grandchildren:
Chris Bolton and wife, Misty
Misty Wright and husband, Chance

Great Grandchildren:
Ashton Emmons
Kellie Morgan and husband, Brandon
Zachary Bolton
Rosalyn Wright
Jacob Zavada
Carson Emmons
Bethany Emmons
Delylah Wright
Mason Morgan

Preceded in death by
Wife: Carolyn Patterson Emmons
Son: Rodney Emmons
Granddaughter: Katina Emmons
Parents: Leland Emmons and Johnie Choate Emmons