Harold Henry Emory was born in Bronx, New York on October 13, 1948, and he departed life Friday, May 23, 2025, at the age of 76 at Glendale Rehabilitation in Woodlawn, Ohio.  His parents, John and Pearl Emory moved from Easton, Maryland, where his father was born, to Bronx, New York. The family later moved to Englewood, New Jersey where he graduated from Dwight Morrow High School and then attended Fairleigh Dickenson University. He not only had roots on the Eastern Shore on his father's side, but Barbados, West Indies on his maternal mother's side. His mother returned to Barbados after retiring as a perfumist with Lever Brothers and became an educator at an all-girls school there.  All the grandchildren spent their summers in Barbados, learning to swim from her, diving off the back balcony of her home into the ocean and playing tennis, which she was an expert in both areas. Harold was an avid swimmer himself, learning from both his mother and father (who was a long shoreman). The family spent many fun times on the Eastern Shore with his dad, as well.  Harold served in the Army and was stationed in Korea.

He married Rose Gilliam on August 17, 1974, in Bridgehampton, New York.  During the union they were blessed with a blended family of two sons, Tony and Terri, but sadly lost their first child together, a daughter, at birth.  After believing something good would come out of so much pain, God blessed them with their son, Hassan. After 31 years the union ended, however the blended families continue to be a blessing to this day. During his marriage, his family had many successes traveling and operating an awesome art business - ranking #3 internationally in sales.  Many homes in Cincinnati still have art on their walls – mostly hung by him.  The other great pastime was enjoying family and friends nationwide, where their home was always open.  Due to his career as a Pipe Support Designer, doing contract work, he had the privilege of moving the family at his leisure and during those years the family lived in Englewood, New Jersey; Charlotte, North Carolina; Fort Worth, Texas; Hampton, Virginia; and Cincinnati, Ohio.  After many moves, Cincinnati became home away from home.  In Cincinnati, he worked at the (Cognis) Emery plant in St. Bernard and a few other companies as a contractor.  The family was invited to visit Lincoln Heights Missionary Baptist Church by John Jackson where they became longtime members, and Hassan and his family are members now.  During his membership, he worked with the Sound Ministry, was in the Men's Choir, was a member of the Street Evangelist ministry, and was active with the Children's Ministry, when Hassan was younger.

Gathering of family and friends is from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm, on  Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Walker Funeral Home - Walnut Hills Chapel, 2625 Gilbert Avenue, Cincinnati  (45206).   The memorial service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 3:00 pm.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory  is caring for the Emory family during this difficult time.  Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.