Charles Franklin Emery, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 6, 2013 at Mission Hospital/St. Joseph's Campus.

A native of Noeton, TN, Charles was the son of the late Benjamin and Nettie Collett Emory. He was also preceded in death by his three sisters: Harriett King, Opal Styles and Bobbie Bryan and three brothers: J. R., Jackie, and Carroll Emory. Mr. Emery was a retired long distance truck driver. He enjoyed Fishing, Nascar racing and Country music.

Mr. Emery is survived by his wife, Evelyn Bailey Emery; daughters: Pam Emery of Troutman, NC and Sharon Emory Pelkey of Plumas Lake, CA; a brother, Bill Emory of Weaverville; four grandchildren: Benjamin Charles Morrison, Jason and Jeremy Pelkey, and Crystal Pelkey Dukes; four great-grandchildren: Tyler Dukes, Tristan, Lilli and Iris Pelkey; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at Ivy Hill Baptist Church, where he was a member. Rev. Worth Emory will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9, 2013 in the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral Service.