Mr. Clifton David Emerson

Mr. Clifton “Oil Can” “Sheep Dog” David Emerson, age 70, of Murray, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, Kentucky.

Mr. Emerson was born on August 3, 1955, in Murray, Kentucky to the late Clifton B. Emerson and Mavis (Colson) Emerson. He retired as a truck driver for Smith Farms and was a member of Owens Chapel Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Margie (Winchester) Emerson; one son, Rodney Emerson; one sister, Mary Alice Stone; and three brothers, Dillard Kilgore, Tommy Kilgore, and Gary Kilgore.

Survivors include one daughter, Sabrina Martin and fiancé Rodger Doughty of Murray, Kentucky; two sisters, Maggie Mason and husband Mike of Murray, Kentucky and Joyce Thompson of Louisville, Kentucky; two grandchildren, Mia Martin and Dolan Emerson both of Murray, Kentucky; as well as several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services with Bro. James Stom officiating. Visitation will be held prior to the funeral service on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the J.H. Churchill Funeral Home and Cremation Services.

Expressions of sympathy can be made to the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, Kentucky 42071.

Online condolences can be made at, www.jhchurchill.com