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Simon Emerson

December 20, 1954 — April 28, 2025

New Orleans

Simon Emerson, Jr., was born December 20, 1954, in New Orleans, La. to the union of the late Edith Mae Thomas Emerson and Simon Emerson, Sr. He was called home to rest April 28, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Simon attended Orleans Parish Public Schools and completed his education at Sophie Gumble Vocational School. He also worked for Tulane Medical Center for 12 years and Crescent City Nursing Home for 10 years. Mr. Emerson is survived by his 2 Sisters, Karen and Stacie Emerson; 3 brothers, Gary Thomas, Kevin and Byron Emerson; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. Relatives, friends, Crescent City Nursing Home, Tulane Medical Center, and Harrah’s Casino are invited to attend the Homegoing Celebration of Simon Emerson, Jr. on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church, 2809 General Taylor Street, New Orleans, LA 70115, Pastor Moses S. Gordon, II, Officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM with the funeral services following at 11:00 AM. Interment private. Arrangements entrusted to Heritage Funeral Directors, 4101 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA., 70117.

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Visitation

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Starts at 10:00 am (Central time)

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

2809 General Taylor Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

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Funeral Service

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)

Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church

2809 General Taylor Street, New Orleans, LA 70115

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