JOSEPH FRANCIS EMBERLIN

March 10, 1929 - April 5, 2022

Joseph Francis Emberlin (known fondly to many as “Grandpa Joe”) was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana to father Delphus and mother Georgia. The Emberlins were a family of ten including Joe, with five other sons Delphos, Dallas, Charles, Jerry, and Bill and two daughters Marion and Marjorie. At age 19 in 1948, Joseph enlisted in the Air National Guard, the same year he married his first wife, Joan. On October 1st, 1961, he was called to active duty by the Airforce and was sent to Nice, France to serve in the Berlin Crisis, and continued his service until 1962. Together, Joe and Joan bore three sons Timothy, Gary, and Mark, and one daughter Barbara. Upon his return from service, the family relocated to Scottsdale, Arizona in August of 1963. From there, Joe worked for AT&T, where he achieved the status of a full-fledged Electrical Engineer to oversee all power going into the SRP plant. By 1997, Joseph moved to Prescott Valley to retire. After the passing of his first wife, Joseph was able to find new love by the grace of God at the age of 84 and married his second wife, Delores in September of 2013. In early April of 2022 Joe passed away graduating into the arms of Christ. Joe is proceeded in death by both parents, all siblings, first wife, two children, and one great great grandchild. He is survived by his current wife Delores, children Timothy and Barbara, grandchildren Holly, Stephanie, Melissa, Luke, Mary, Lindsay, Clint, and Courtney, fourteen great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild. With his passion for the Lord, this precious man will be missed by many. Visitation for Joe will be held on Saturday, April 23rd, 2022, at Bethel Baptist Church, located on 6901 E. Horizon Ln., Prescott Valley, AZ 86314 from 9am to 10am. Funeral services will follow immediately from 10am to 11am with refreshments served afterwards. To celebrate the life and love that Joe bestowed upon all with his presence and also honoring his service for this country, concluding services will be held on the same day of Saturday, April 23rd at Green Acres Cemetery on 401 N. Hayden Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85257 at 2pm. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made and sent to Bethel Baptist Church of Prescott Valley.