Jack Emmert

John James “Jack” Emmert III, 80, of La Jolla, California, formerly a long time resident of Chattanooga, TN, passed away on September 16, 2023.

An only child, Jack was a graduate of Chattanooga City High School, and University of Tennessee College of Pharmacy in Memphis. He was a pharmacist for many years and retired from Bi-Lo Pharmacy.

He was an active member in his college fraternity, Lambda Chi Alpha, and was also a member of the Chattanooga Jaycees for several years.

Jack was a dedicated UT Vols Football fan, avid golfer, and a very involved member of St. Johns United Methodist Church where he was active in the church youth group for many years. He was a member of the church softball team and coached several of his children’s sports teams. Jack was also a Cub Scout pack leader for many years.

Most of all, he was a wonderful husband, a great father and grandfather to his 4 children and 9 grandchildren, and a caring and compassionate friend. Jack will be missed dearly each and every day by many, but especially his family.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John James “Jack” II and Ann Spargur Emmert.

Jack is survived by his wife of 58 years, Barbara DeMars Emmert; his children, John (Sherri) Emmert, Scott (Angie) Emmert, Katherine (Chris) Kozo, and Kevin (Tina) Emmert; and 9 grandchildren, Thorne, Isobel, Thyssen, Auline, Jackson, Lucas, Max, Jade, and Jolene.

A Celebration of Jack’s Life will be held at 6:00 PM, on Friday November 17, 2023, at the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until service time at North Chapel.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.chattanooganorthchapel.com for the Emmert family.