Robert "Skinner" Westly Emory

April 3, 1958 - December 16, 2016

Robert Emory (58) affectionately known as "Skinner" by family and friends entered into eternal rest on December 16, 2016 at Creekside Care and Rehabilitation in Ahoskie, NC. He was the son of the late John Emory Jr. and Dorethea Duck Emory. "Skinner" attended school in Hertford County, NC and after school went on to gain employment at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Co. where he worked for 22 years. He later worked for Ahoskie Metal until his health failed him. Left to cherish his memories 3 daughters, Latesha Taylor of Greenville, NC, Tareasha Taylor of St John, NC, Lakiva Bryant of Fayetteville, NC.; one son, Travin Emory of the home; eight sisters, Marie Thompson of Wendall, NC, Ida Carter of Pendleton, NC, Barbara Parker, Shirley Bowser, Channie Lloyd and Merdise Moore all of Ahoskie, NC, Linda Robinson of Raleigh, NC and Nancy Marlowe of Murfreesboro, NC; one brother, John Lee Emory; five grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephew and friends. Robert was preceded in death by two sisters, Carolyn Morgan and Nannie Harrell.