Charles Edward Emery, 90

DOVER - Charles Edward Emery died Monday, June 15, 2009, at the Delaware Hospice Center in Milford. He was 90. Mr. Emery was born was born Aug. 28, 1918, in Dover, to the late Lewis L. Emery and Bertha Farris Emery. He lived his whole life in the Dover area. He had worked as a maintenance mechanic at General Foods retiring in 1981 after 17 years of service. Mr. Emery was a member of the Dover First Seventh Day Adventist Church; he was a life member of the NRA and FOB #3. Mr. Emery enjoyed salt water fishing, hunting and vegetable gardening. He loved watching the Phillies, Eagles and NASCAR, especially the Hendricks cars. Mr. Emery is survived by his wife of 69 years, Irene Ruth Greenley Emery of Dover; son, Robert Lewis Emery of Dover; his daughter, Diane Lynne Emery Cook of Dover; and two grandchildren, Lindsey Danielle Cook and Jeremy Tyler Cook. Funeral services will be noon Friday, June 19, at Torbert Funeral Chapel South, 1145 E. Lebanon Road (Rt. 10), Dover. Friends may call one hour prior. Interment will be in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Camden. In lieu of flowers the family suggests contributions be made to Delaware Hospice, 911 S. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19901. Letters of condolence may be sent, and guest book signed at www.torbertfuneral.com.