Emory Jackson Ransom was born January 21, 1899, to the union of Emory 
Ransom and Margaret Ransom nee Fitzwater, and passed away 
August 19, 1994, at the age of 95 years, 6 months and 28 days.

On October 2, 1921, Emory was united in marriage to Lillie Christopher 
in Leasburg.

Emory was a life long resident of Crawford County and was self-
employed in the timber business.  He was a member and deacon 
of the Crossroads Baptist Church.

Emory was preceded in death by his wife, Lillie, two sons, Kenny and 
Ray Ransom, and one daughter Ellen Maness, two brothers Virgil and 
Clyde Ransom; three sisters, Elsie Harmon, Cecelia Walls and Eurannie 
Ransom.

Those who survive to mourn his passing from this life are his four 
sons, Delmar, Jack, and Jim Ransom, and John Christopher: four 
daughters Dorothy Weber, Linda Jurgensmeyer, Sally Hartung and Joy 
Friedman; two brothers Dewey and Herbert Ransom; two sisters Vetta 
Dunlap and Fern Hedrick; and over 100 grand, great-grand and great-
great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many 
friends.

Emory Jackson Ransom was in state at the Britton Funeral Home in Cuba 
after 4 p.m. Saturday, August 21, 1994 with Rev. Jim Delacourt and 
Rev. Tom Wisdom officiating.

Interment was in the Crossroads Cemetery, Leasburg.  All arrangements 
were under the direction of the Britton Funeral Home of Cuba.