ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: GALYON, EMMET IRVING 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Honaker Funeral Home, Slidell, La.

Died: Friday, April 24, 2015

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GALYON, EMMET IRVING 
May 5, 1943  -  April 24, 2015

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Galyon, Emmet I.- born May 5, 1943 in Knoxville, Tennessee lost his battle with 
cancer Friday, April 24, 2015. 

He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Arlene Pena, mother Ruth 
Salesman and step-father Charles Salesman. 

Emmet leaves behind daughters, Teresa Hernandez and Jennifer Dorion (Addam) and 
son Neil (Beth); grandchildren Pam Stevens (Claude), Michael Hernandez 
(Lauren), Kathryn Hernandez, Megan Hernandez, James Galyon, and Emma Dorion; 
great-grandchildren Austin and Zachary Paden, Hannah Hernandez, Isabella and 
Liam Stevens. He also leaves behind his brother Dwight Galyon and sister Verna 
Roane.

Emmet was a veteran of the U.S. Army (1960-1963) where he received 
commendations for good conduct, expert (rifle) and sharpshooter. He served in 
Korea, and Fort Riley, Kansas. 
After returning to Louisiana he worked as a facilities supervisor for Martin 
Marietta and Lockheed Martin, from which he retired.

Emmet will be interred at the Southeast Louisiana Veteran's Cemetery in Slidell 
alongside his beloved wife, Monday, May 4,2015 at 11:00 A.M.

In lieu of flowers please make donation to the American Humane Society, 1400 
16th Street NW, Suite 360, Washington, DC 20036.

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