Alfonzo Emerson Obituary
The passing of Alfonzo Emerson of Sanford, North Carolina leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on December 1, 2024 at the age of 77. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alfonzo Emerson to show support.
He was predeceased by: his mother Nannie Crutchfield Emerson; his son Stephen A. Emerson; and his father Raymond "Sunnyboy" Emerson. He is survived by: his wife Shirley Mauldin Emerson; his daughter Amitty; his grandchildren, Emerson Harris and Zen Lewis; his godson Brian Brooks; his siblings, Peggy Hagans (late Robert F. Hagans II), Laura Emerson, Janice Emerson, Howard Emerson (Jackie) and Hermon Emerson (Kay); and his siblings-in-law, Joan Cheek (Winfred), Cynthia Brooks (Larry), Sandra Mauldin, Felicia Mauldin, Hattie Marsh, Tim Mauldin (Sherry) and Howard Miller. He is also survived by nieces, nephews and friends.
Viewing was held on Thursday, December 5th 2024 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Knotts Funeral Home (719 Wall St, Sanford, NC 27330). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 6th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Mitchell Chapel AME Zion Church (1085 Mitchells Chapel Rd, Pittsboro, NC 27312). A burial was held on Friday, December 6th 2024 at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation of your choice to: St. Paul Lodge #147, P.O. Box 1327, Pittsboro, NC 27312 or American Legion Post #283, 1239 Mitchell Chapel Road, Pittsboro, NC 27312.