Cecil Vern Emison, Sr. was born in Crockett County, Tennessee on November 20, 1939, the son of the late James Butrand and Willie Maude Sadler Emison. On August 19, 1961, he was united in marriage to Paulette Kay Ellis, who preceded him in death on November 13, 2015. Cecil departed this life on November 18, 2017, at the age of 77 years, 11 months, and 29 days.
Cecil is survived by his daughter, Miki Raines of Smyrna, Tennessee; son, Vern Emison of Adamsville, Tennessee; sisters, Dorothy Pendergrass of Alamo, Tennessee, Ann Hampton of Bells, Tennessee, Linda Sharp of Corinth, Mississippi, Helen Hayes of Alamo, Tennessee, and Marti Mensi of Jackson, Tennessee; grandchildren, Kristina Baker, Scott Emison, Lucas Raines, and Ethan Raines; and a great grandchild, Alana Emison.
In addition to his wife and parents, Cecil was preceded in death by his brothers, Hershel Emison and Clifton Emison.