Emery Vernon Goodpaster Obituary
The passing of Emery Vernon Goodpaster (Owingsville, Kentucky) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on February 22, 2025 at the age of 86. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
As Emery Vernon departs from our midst, his spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Emery Vernon. Though Emery Vernon may no longer walk beside us, his legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Howard Goodpaster and Helen Craycraft Goodpaster; his wife Joetta Goodpaster (Yarber); and his brother Robert "Bobby" Goodpaster. He is survived by: his son Jerrell Goodpaster (Debbie); and his sisters, Jane Manley, Barbara Boyd, Patsy Karrick (Joe) and Bonnie Spencer.
Following his military service, Emery made significant contributions to his community through his career with the Department of Transportation in Flemingsburg.