John E. Emley, Jr.

John E. Emley, Jr., 86, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at his residence in Huntington.

John was born on December 16, 1933, in Huntington, IN, to John E. and Dorothy (Schmidt) Emley, Sr. His parents preceded him in death.  John married Lecie F. Pasko on May 30, 1970.  She survives and resides in Huntington.

John attended Huntington Township High School and retired from Huntington Laboratories after 38 years of service.   He formerly owned a gas station on West Park Drive and had worked at Schacht Rubber and Hoppy’s Oil. John attended Huntington First Church of the Nazarene for many years and was a former member of the Moose Lodge #837.

Along with his wife, Lecie, John is survived by two sons, John Michael Emley, LaFontaine, IN, Jimmy (Cindy) Emley, Huntington, IN; three daughters, Candy King, Hot Springs, AR, Carrie (Bobby) Latham, Vicksburg, MS, Jennifer (Chris) Newton, Huntington, IN; grandchildren, Taylor Dowe, Dalton Emley, Aime Dowe, Haley Newton, Ella Newton, Zachary Newton; and 10 other grand and great grandchildren.

Along with his parents he was preceded in death by one son, Shawn David Emley; and one sister, Betty Jean Huffman.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, August 17, 2020, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Huntington First Church of the Nazarene, 1555 Flaxmill Road, Huntington, IN.

A Funeral service will follow the calling on Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Pastor Bobby Kemp officiating.

Burial will be at Gardens of Memory, Marion, IN.

In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Huntington First Church of the Nazarene Youth Ministry in care of McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson Street, Huntington, IN  46750.

McElhaney- Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN, is in charge of arrangements.  Online condolences to www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com

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