Born March 14, 1941, in Rockbridge County, he was a son of the late Herbert Lee Emore and Frances Warren Emore.

Jimmy was a member of Natural Bridge Baptist and retired from the town of Glasgow in the maintenance department.

Surviving are his wife, Bette Huffman Emore; seven children, Cindy Coleman, Lindy Glenn (Pete), Teresa Kaufman, Chris Woods, Scott Woods, Tammy Emore, and Jimmy Emore II (Margaret); 13 grandchildren, Lacy Slagle, Rachel Pryse, Matt Kaufman, Danielle Woods, Justin Fainter, Christopher Woods, Jonathan Woods, Corbin Woods, Kendall Gupton, David Coleman, Piper Emore, Payton Emore, and James R. “Tre”” Emore III; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Johnny Emore (Sandy); and beloved dog companion Ellie.

A funeral was conducted Tuesday, Nov. 14, at Harrison Funeral Chapel by the Rev. Terry Bostic. Burial will follow at Glasgow Cemetery.

Arrangements were by Harrison Funeral Home & Crematory. N-G