Wilbur Conrad Emory

Conrad passed peacefully on August 7, 2025 at Southbrook Care Center .

Conrad was born on April 22, 1942 in Springfield, Ohio to Wilbur Emory and Opal Stulley Emory. He attended Graham High School and was a Class of 1960 graduate.

He is survived by 3 children, Melissa Emory of Springfield, Damon Emory of Cameron, NC and Amanda ( Casey) Wolinski of Lafeyette, LA.

Conrad was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.

He was proceeded in death his daughter Lorrina Sue Emory Gordon , his sister Beverley Tullis Wilson , as well as his parents.

Conrad has many cousins , nieces and nephews that he loved very much. He never met a stranger and if you were blessed to meet him you had a friend for life. Before his mobility issues he loved hunting for mushrooms and shooting trap in his back yard and looking for and finding Arrow Heads of which he has a beautiful collection.

Our Dad had a deep love and appreciation for Native Americans and their culture. He was privileged to help evacuate the ancient burial site on Muzzy Lake Road in July 1967. It was one of the most exciting times of his life . Several years ago, he was honored to give a lecture about the dig for a standing room only group of people at the Urbana Historical Society . He was so excited to share his love and knowledge of ancient burial sites.

Services will be held Sunday August 10th at Walter Lewis in Urbana , Ohio from 1 to 3. Dress causal and we will have prayer at 1 and then anyone who wants to share about our dad we encourage you to please share. In lieu of flowers please donate to the Ohio Valley Hospice or The Ohio State University in his name.