EMERICK, Joseph W. - age 59, passed away on January 17, 2018 in Burton, Michigan. Funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at 1pm with two hours of visitation prior to the service at Shawn Baptist Church -2493 N. Genesee Road, Burton, Michigan with Daniel Cocke officiating. Joe was born on August 22, 1958 to the late Charles and Edith Emerick in Flint, Michigan. Joe married Brenda Riley on December 21, 1991. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; four children of this marriage, Wayne, Brenda, Amanda, and Joseph J.D.; Joe had three children from a previous marriage, Joseph, Joshua, and Waylon; two brothers, Charles D. and Jeff; sister, Bonnie; aunts, Sharon S. Blaska and Sally Emerick. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles D. and Edith E. Emerick; uncle, Gary Emerick; and aunt Dolores V. Reed. The family wishes to give heart felt thanks to Rob Loree, Ruth Liquia, and Shawn Baptist Church Family for their dedication to Joe and family.
