BORN

1949

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

Marshall-Donnelly-Combs Funeral Home - Nashville

201 25th Ave North

Nashville, Tennessee

Larry Emsweller Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 4, 2012.

EMSWELLER, Larry Carson Age, 62, died June 2, 2012in Nashville. He graduated from Overton High School in Nashville, TN and attended Aquinas College and University of Tennessee. Mr. Emsweller had a lengthy Emmy award-winning television career as a reporter and news anchor including positions in Nashville at Channels 2 and 4, as well as in Hattiesburg, MS, Charleston, SC, San Francisco, CA, and Albany, NY. He was active in the Catholic Diocese of Nashville. Survived by his wife, Margaret Berry Emsweller; daughters, Elysia (Chris) Sandlin, Spring Hill; Brittany Emsweller, Franklin; and Elizabeth (Beau) Ellenbecker, Wiesbaden, Germany; grandchildren, Anna, Alex, Josiah and Jude; aunt, June Pindel; cousin, Larry George; and sisters-in-law, Lynn Gregory and Beth Berry, both of Nashville. Preceded in death by his parents, Carson and Jean Emsweller and son, Christopher Emsweller. Visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 7, at the Fleming Center at the Cathedral of the Incarnation at 2015 West End Ave in Nashville. A Vigil Service and sharing will begin at 6:30 pm. A memorial Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 8, at the Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in memory of Mr. Emsweller to the Nashville Alzheimer's Association or Cathedral of the Incarnation.

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February 7, 2018

Grandchild

Anna Bastow

My Grandfather meant the world to me. He was the father I never had and the best friend I ever had. It kills me to know that when I call he will never answer. I love him more than anything in this world and hope he is happy up in heaven with uncle Chris, his mother, his father, the dogs, and countless others.

June 15, 2012

Judy Springer McNeely

I can tell that Larry stayed the same sweet, happy guy that I knew in high school. He was like a brother to my sister, and a big brother to me. I wish we had kept in touch. I feel his loss, even from a distance. Prayers for you all.

June 13, 2012

Carolyn Springer-Smith

Margaret, my thoughts are with you and your family at this sad time. I only wish I had kept in contact with Larry and can't imagine he is gone. He was always so sweet and funny, my whole family loved him dearly. He will always be Robin Hood to me.

June 9, 2012

Wishing all of the family peace. We have not met although we met Larry a while back when he was in Connersville. We had always planned to get together so our families could get to know each other. My mom was an Emsweller. Thinking of you at this time. Roy, Patricia (Miller) Cudworth and family

June 8, 2012

Charlie Scott

Larry was top-notch as a journalist and a person. It was a pleasure working with him during our association at Channel 2. Condolences to his Family on the loss of this fine human being.

June 8, 2012

Jyl Rogers

Margaret, my heartfelt sympathy and love to you and your family during this sad time of loss. I feel so grateful that my life was touched by Larry's and will always remember his infectious smile and laughter. My prayers are with you all. Much love.

June 7, 2012

Bill Shapard

I had the pleasure of working with Larry at Ch2. He was a true professional. He never got rattled when things were falling apart, and was always upbeat even during the bad times. I am shocked and saddened by his passing. My deepest sympathy to all of his family.

June 7, 2012

Larry George

My cousin is in heaven. He was such a great soul and I know that God is with him. May his family find peace with the help of God.

June 7, 2012

Carol Regonini

Dear Margaret,

My heartfelt sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

God Bless you

June 7, 2012

Bob Crosslin

June 6, 2012

Wendell, Kim & Ethan Leisinger

Margaret, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family during this time. Larry was quite a guy who had an energy that we will always remember.
May God's peace be with you.

June 6, 2012

I was stunned and shocked when read of Larry's passing.. Larry could make you laugh, and few were better at speaking. I hadn't seen him in a number of years. I wish I had spent more of that lost time talking with him....I can only offer Condolences to Margaret and the rest of his family. He surely will be missed here on Earth.

Guy Houston (someone else who knew him).

June 6, 2012

Gloria Gagel

Dear Margaret, You are in my prayers, love and peace to you.

June 6, 2012

Bert & Janet Laws

Margaret - our thoughts are with you and your family.

June 6, 2012

Michael & Tricia Keef

Heartfelt condolences and the Peace of God to you Margaret and your family. Such special memories of early days in Cottonwood and always seeing the Light of the Lord shine through Larry and you in every circumstance. Our love and prayers are with you.

June 6, 2012

Marlaine Lucchesi

Sending love, comfort, and strength, and heartfelt sympathy, to the beautiful wife and family that Larry loved so very much.

Marlaine Lucchesi and Stephen Hoek

June 5, 2012

Patty Gaines

Margaret, dear friend, my condolences to your family during this most painful time in your lives. May God bless you and keep you in the palm of His hand.

June 5, 2012

Barbara Eubank

John and I are thinking of all of you at this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

June 5, 2012

Wilson Frazier

Larry, you are leaving us while your still young. I remember when we worked at channel 2 together. You were always even-headed, that smile will stay with me forever. You were a friend, good person and an excellent reporter. Gonna miss you. God speed.

Wilson Frazier

June 5, 2012

Mourning the passing of my friend, Larry, and praying for peace for Margaret and his family. With much love.

Deacon Ron Deal
Holy Family Catholic Church

June 4, 2012

Bednash's

Sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers with you and your family.

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