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John Emmett Pemberton, Jr., 88, of McKinney, formerly of Caddo Mills, passed away on September 28, 2023, at Baylor Scott and White Medical Center in McKinney surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 PM, Saturday, October 7, 2023, at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home.
John was born on June 17, 1935, in Greenville, Texas, to John Emmett Pemberton, Sr., and Carrie Mae Parsons Pemberton. John grew up around the Caddo Mills area, proudly serving on various committees, including the Caddo Mills Municipal Airport Board. He maintained a commercial radio operator license, and loved to repair Tv’s, radios and other communication equipment. John also served as Co-owner of P & P Cotton Company with his father for many years. He retired from E-Systems/Raytheon after 31 years of service. He was a veteran of the US Army, and a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
John is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Drew Pemberton of McKinney, Douglas Pemberton and wife Amy of McKinney, grandchildren Ethan and Olivia Pemberton of McKinney, brother Phil Pemberton and wife Lynda of Phoenix, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Please send checks to: Development Department: Scottish Rite for Children, 2222 Welborn Street Dallas, TX. 75219
John was born on June 17, 1935, in Greenville, Texas, to John Emmett Pemberton, Sr., and Carrie Mae Parsons Pemberton. John grew up around the Caddo Mills area, proudly serving on various committees, including the Caddo Mills Municipal Airport Board. He maintained a commercial radio operator license, and loved to repair Tv’s, radios and other communication equipment. John also served as Co-owner of P & P Cotton Company with his father for many years. He retired from E-Systems/Raytheon after 31 years of service. He was a veteran of the US Army, and a longtime member of Wesley United Methodist Church.
John is survived by his wife Nancy, sons Drew Pemberton of McKinney, Douglas Pemberton and wife Amy of McKinney, grandchildren Ethan and Olivia Pemberton of McKinney, brother Phil Pemberton and wife Lynda of Phoenix, Arizona, and several nieces and nephews.
John is preceded in death by his parents.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital. Please send checks to: Development Department: Scottish Rite for Children, 2222 Welborn Street Dallas, TX. 75219