George Albert (Bubba) Emerson, Sr., 85, of Cheyenne, died on September 28, 2022, in Centennial, CO.
He was born on June 29, 1937, in Escatawpa, Mississippi.
Mr. Emerson retired from the Air Force with over 20 years of service plus 20 years of Civil Services with the Geodetic Survey Squadron at F. E. Warren AFB. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, bowling, golfing, traveling, penny slot gambling, horseback riding, watching old westerns, and being a handyman around the house.
He is survived by his 5 sisters and their spouses; JoAnn Whittington, Bonnie & Edward Goff, Linda & Calvin Buckelew, Donna & Larry Hall, and Marcia Johnson. Mr. Emerson is also survived by his three children and their spouses; George A. Emerson Jr. and Danelle, Darlene and Todd Ely, and Lisa Emerson. Additionally, he is survived by 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.
George was preceded in death by his wife Patsy, his two parents; George W. (Buddy) Emerson Sr. and Mary Louise, and 4 siblings; Mary Jane Crisco, Terrill (Ted) Emerson, George W. (Wally) Emerson Jr., and William (Billy) Emerson.
Services will be Friday, 10:00 a.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.
Military honors and burial will follow at Cheyenne National Cemetery.