Max Roy Emory Sr., age 75, of 120 S. Hillside St. Rutherfordton passed away Monday July 7 at his home. Max was a native of Rutherford County, a US Army Veteran and a retired textile employee. He was preceded in death by his parents Vernon and Esmer Hawkins Emory, wives Emily Kay Barr Emory and Mary Cruise Emory; brother John Emory and sister Nellie Mae Godfrey. Left to cherish his memory are his son Max Emory Jr. of Duncan, SC; brother Howard Emory of Forest City, Dean Emory of Campobello and David Emory of Ellenboro; sister Mary Lou West of Green Hill and Ann Emory of Forest City. Graveside services will be 2 PM Tuesday July 15, 2014 at Eternal Hills Memorial Park with Rev. John Perry officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to the Rutherford County Veterans Honor Guard 303 Fairground Rd Spindale, NC 28160