Don Emmons, 74, of Midway, died Saturday, Dec. 6, 2014, at Bryan County Health and Rehabilitation Center after a short illness.
He was born in Prosser, Washington, and has lived in Midway the past 26 years. He retired from AAFES after 34 years of service. He was a member of Grace Christian Church where he headed the senior program, a member of the Tri-County Protective Service, a board member of Midway Museum, a member of the LCPC, volunteer AARP driver training instructor and had been mayor of Midway for four years.
He is preceded in death by his son, Darrin Emmons, and grandson, Jordan Emmons.
Survivors include his wife of 27 years, Jeanne Emmons; a son, Stuart Emmons of Los Angles; and grandchildren, Brandon Emmons, Darrin Emmons and Alyssa Emmons.
A memorial service will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at Grace Christian Church next to the railroad tracks in Midway.
Carter Funeral Home Oglethorpe Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.