Billy Wayne Emerson

         Funeral services for Billy Wayne Emerson, 68, of Huntington, will be held Friday, December 22, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Shafer Funeral Home in Lufkin with Bro. David Holland and Bro. Cary Modisett officiating. Interment will follow at Brown Cemetery in Huntington, Texas.

         Mr. Emerson was born on June 23, 1955, in Lufkin, Texas, to the late Robert Rayford “Cotton” Emerson and Lillie Mae (Renfro) Emerson, and died Sunday, December 17, 2023, in Lufkin, Texas.

          Billy loved the Lord and although his declining health prevented him from from attending in recent years Billy loved his church family at Shawnee church of Jesus Christ. It was the Lord whom Billy credited for his life’s many blessings. Family and time spent with them is what Billy enjoyed most. Anytime the Houston Astros were playing you were sure to find Billy at home with remote in hand, food on the table and a house full of family cheering on The Game. Most Friday nights you would find Billy and nephew Scotty cheering on the Lufkin Panthers from their stadium seats or at home with the radio to his ear beaming with pride for his home team. He was an avid fan of all sports and even earned a Golden Glove Boxer title in his younger years. Billy was a lover of all people. Always concerned for everyone, when leaving the Emerson home one of the last things you would hear as you walked out the door " Hey, if you leave hungry it’s not our fault".  Who he was, he was always, no matter the place or time. To know him was to love him. In his early years Billy was a dependable hard-working man and a jack of all trades. He spent many years working for Perry’s brothers reconstructing locations near and far. Rather, he was on a construction crew or installing aerobic systems, there was one thing for sure Billy was there ready to get the job done and give a helping hand to his coworkers who he enjoyed spending his workdays with.

           He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mozelle Emerson of Huntington, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Brandy Marshall and Matt Conner of Huntington, TX; son, Wes Emerson of Huntington, TX; granddaughter, Paige Marshall of Zavalla, TX; grandson and wife, Justus and Jolie Marshall of Zavalla, TX; grandson, Bryce Mann of Huntington, TX; grandson, Hunter Mann of Lufkin, TX; grandson, Chris Rector of Nacogdoches, TX; great-grandson, Dawson Marshall of Zavalla, TX; great-grandson, Bennett Marshall of Zavalla, TX; sister and brother-in-law, Glenda and Ricky Ray of Hudson, TX; nephew, Scotty Ray of Hudson, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews.

          He was preceded in death by his parents.

          Pallbearers will be David Howard, Scotty Ray, Justus Marshall, Bryce Mann, Hunter Mann, and Paul Howard.

          Honorary pallbearers will be Matt Conner, Grant Harris, Casey Putnam, Cameron Maxwell, and Bucky Howard.

          The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Carlton Lewis, DO and his staff as well as all of the health professionals involved in his care.

          Visitation will be held from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 22, 2023, at Shafer Funeral Home.

          Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.