MAJ(Ret.) Randy Michael Emory, 68, of Columbus, GA, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at his residence.
A Celebration of Life will be held 2:00 PM, Sunday, October 29, 2017 at the Chapel of McMullen Funeral Home and Crematory, 3874 Gentian Blvd. Columbus, GA 31907 with Jeffrey Brown officiating. A reception will follow the service at the funeral home.
MAJ (Ret.) Emory was born January 24, 1949 in Gastonia, NC, son of the late Eddie Emory and Lucille Long Emory. He retired from the United States Army as a Major and later was a FEMA Disaster Assistance Officer.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Randy Michael Emory, Jr.; brothers, James Emory, Lonnie Emory, Eddie Emory and Steve Emory.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Emory of Columbus, GA; son, Randy Shannon Anthony of Orlando, FL; daughters, Susan O'Neill (James), Dallas, GA, Katie Long (Elliott), Columbus, GA, Megan Davis (Josh) of Augusta, GA; daughter-in-law, Kim Emory, Huntingtown, MD; siblings, Rodney Emory (Chip) of Hickory Grove, South Carolina, Freida Brock (Dean) of Gastonia, NC, Milton Emory (Peggy) of Bessemer City, NC and Terry Emory (Karen), Mt. Holly, NC, and 7 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emory ALS Center, www.neurology.emory.edu/ALS, the Georgia ALS Association, www.webga.alsa.org or the Columbus Hospice House, 7020 Moon Road Columbus, GA 31909.