Carlos Emerson

Carlos Gene Emerson age 79 of Dardanelle went to live with Jesus Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at his home. He was born October 15, 1936 at Alread, Arkansas to the late Glyn Douglas and Ruby Jane McEntire Emerson. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Russellville. He loved hunting, fishing, spoiling his grandkids, watching sports and crime dramas and pestering. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Kenneth, Paul, Tommy, Steve and Dan Emerson.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Sue McEntire Emerson of Dardanelle; son and daughter-in-law Rickey and Thelma Jane Emerson of Cleveland, son Jimmy Emerson of Dardanelle; daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Clyde Collins of Dardanelle, daughter and son-in-law Maranda and Scott Moore of Dardanelle; sister, Jane Brock, sister and brother-in-law Glenda and Doyle Tumbleson; brother and sister-in-law, Grady and Ginny Emerson, brother Dean Emerson, brother and sister-in-law Aubrey and Marcia Mason; sister-in-law, Lavern Emerson; sister-in-law Judy Opitz, sister-in-law, Ann Emerson; grandchildren, Kate Riggs, Sarah Hensley, Kelly Hughes, Deanna Spears, Scott Mahan, Brian Coleman, Jacob Moore, Brandon Coleman, Ethan Bishop, Mackenzie Moore; great grandchildren, Samantha and Drake Riggs, Joanna Young, Jake and Joseph Hensley, Kamryn and Payton Hughes, Emery Spears, and Brilee Coleman; and many beloved nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 9, 2016 at Cornwell Chapel in Dardanelle with Bobby Joe Stokes and Walter Smith officiating. Burial will be in Brearley Cemetery in Dardanelle. Visitation will be held Friday, 5:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. at the chapel.

Pallbearers will be Brian Coleman, Brandon Coleman, Ethan Bishop, Jacob Moore, Jarrod Hughes, Erick Riggs.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Jimmy Hensley, Micheal Spears, and the Melchizedek Priesthood.

Arrangements are by Cornwell Funeral Home in Dardanelle. Online guest book and condolences at www.cornwellfuneralhomes.com