Truman Emerson

Truman Emerson, 74 of Brookport passed away at 10:20am Thursday, July 12, 2012 at his residence.

Mr. Emerson was the retired lockmaster of Dam 52 &53 and was a United States Air Force veteran. He was a 50 year member of the Farmers Lodge #232 of the F & AM in Brookport. His hobby was harness racehorses.

Surviving are one daughter, Leigh Ann (Jim) Kepner of Paducah; one brother, Harley (Janet) Emerson of Golconda; one granddaughter, Whitney Shankle of Paducah; his stepfather, Ellis Reynolds of Brookport; and several nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Emerson and Helen Reynolds.

Memorial services will be planned at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to Community Kitchen in Paducah.

Cremation Society of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.