Mr. Don Pat "Red Dog" Emerson, age 74, of Wingo passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at his residence.

He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the National Rifle Association, an avid sports fan, and a longtime coach to many children. He was also a retired employee of Continental General Tire and a U.S. Army veteran having served during Vietnam.

Mr. Emerson is survived by his wife, Jackie Evans Emerson; one daughter, Misty Emerson of Mayfield, KY; one sister, Glenda Holifield of Mayfield, KY; five grandchildren, Laken Emerson, Logan Emerson, Emersyn Rodgers, Everly Rodgers and Lia England; three nieces, April Leab, Beth Ann Gibson and Stephanie Burgess all of Mayfield, KY; and one nephew, Jason Grizzard of Mayfield, KY.

He was preceded in death by one son, Marty Emerson; his parents, William Glen "Wimpy" and Mignon Hicks Emerson; his paternal grandparents, Glover and Hazel Emerson; and his maternal grandparents, John and Georgia Hicks.

A memorial visitation for Mr. Don Pat "Red Dog" Emerson will be 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023 at Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, KY.