Jay Franklin Emmett

Louisville, Kentucky.

He was born May 23, 1944 in Kenvir, Kentucky. He grew up in New Albany, Indiana and

graduated from New Albany High School in 1962 where he was a member of the golf team.

He was retired from an Army Ammunition plant in Sellersburg, Indiana where he worked as a

printer where he worked there for over 30 years.

Jay was a real character and love to joke and play jokes on others. He had nicknames for all the

family members. He loved playing golf and at one time was a member of Valley View Golf

Course in New Albany. He loved playing cards and at times carried a deck with him. He loved

sports and was a Cleveland Browns fan since he was 11 years old.

Jay was a devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He was loved by many and

will be missed immensely by all those that loved him.

Jay was preceded in death by his wife of 27 years, Georgia; his parents, Ulis and Octavia Emmett;

a brother, Jack Emmett; a sister, Kathleen Wood; step son, Mark Jones and nephew Mike

Greeenwell.

He is survived by his twin sister, Jeanette Lewis (Stuart) Lewis; step daughter, Semella Jones; nephew, Stuart Lewis Jr.; great niece, Danielle Burkheardt; and a great great niece, Seattle Greenwell.

He did not want a funeral and cremation will take place at Kraft Funeral Service in New Albany

Indiana where he will be laid to rest with other loved ones.

Jay was an avid animal lover and in lieu of flowers contributions can be made to your local

Humane Society.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.kraftfuneralservice.net for the Emmett family.