Michael Dennis Emley

Michael Dennis Emley passed away peacefully on January 24, 2026. He was a U.S. Navy veteran with 30 years of service. He also worked and retired from the civilian workforce sector of Datapoint Lighthouse for the blind. 

Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Mary Caroline Emley, daughter-in-law Brenda Emley, Granddaughters Jennifer Clouser and husband Chris, Ashley Jackson and husband Blake, Zoe Pruitt and husband Josh, and Mia Emley. Great-granddaughters Jazmine Ortega and Jesse Pruitt, great-grandsons Corbin Jackson and Bennett Jackson. 

A family celebration of his life will be held on his birthday in July. The family requests donation be sent to the services of their choice. Michael was always a friend to any of us who were in need, whether we were a family member, a neighbor, a co-worker, or a stranger. He was always there for happy or sad occasions. He was full of life and instilled that life into occasion where he was present. 

And so today, we bid Michael Emley farewell. We will not say goodbye, friend, let's just say "Until we meet again!"