HOLLIS GARNER EMRY

February 11, 2016

Hollis Garner Emry, 82, of Las Vegas, Nev., and formerly of Canton, Mo., died Feb. 2, 2016 at his home in Las Vegas.

He was born July 16, 1933, a son of Brian and Sara (Walker) Emery, He married Louise Kelly. He later married Donna Gatmeyer.

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1951 to 1955. He was a carpenter and retired from the Carpenter's Union after 40 years. He was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a strong, good man. He will be dearly missed by all.

Survivors include his wife, Donna, and children Raymond Emry of Minnesota; Franklin Ermy of Illinois; Hollis Emry, Jr., Stewart Emry and Linette Emery, all of Las Vegas and Sara of Washington state and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Also surviving are siblings, Sara Bradfield, Las Vegas; Brian Emry Jr., of Nevada, Annette Ludwig of Keokuk, Iowa and Marie Danker of St. Louis.

He was preceded in death by his parents. Sisters Norma Biers; Geneva (Pink), Frank Emry and Dorothy Worford.

Services will be held at a later date at the Veteran's Memorial, Boulder City, Nevada.