Mr. Donald "Don" Ray Emmons, 77, of Adairsville passed away Friday, October 23, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

He was born in Pensacola, Florida, November 18, 1942, son of the Leona Antone Parker and Allen L. Emmons. He was a member of New Life Ministries Church. A decorated veteran of the United States Army, he served three tours in the Vietnam Era where he received the Purple Heart, Bronze Star, and other distinguished medals. He was also a member of the American Legion Brock Pelfrey Post #245, Adairsville and enjoyed volunteering his experienced service with the Adairsville High School JROTC program. In his spare time he liked golfing with his boys and traveling with his family. He loved life and was a friend to all. Don will be dearly missed by all who knew him. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of 57 years, Nina R. Emmons; brother, Charles Emmons and sisters, Lucille Merritt and Barbara Hardy.

Survivors include his sons, Ron (Cindy) Emmons, Terry Emmons, Darrell (Polly) Emmons, and Stephen (Licia) Emmons; daughter, Donna Emmons; brothers, Frank (Doris) Emmons, Wayne (Barbara) Emmons, and Allen (Beverly) Emmons; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 3:00 PM from the chapel of Barton Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Morrow officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00 PM until the hour of the funeral. Interment will follow in Eastview Cemetery, Adairsville with military honors provided by the Adairsville High School JROTC and the American Legion Carl Boyd Post #42. Family will serve as pallbearers.

Family and friends attending services will be required to wear face mask and observe social distancing.

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R. Dudley Barton & Son Funeral Home, Adairsville, is in charge of arrangements for Mr. Donald "Don" Ray Emmons.