John W. Emory, Jr., 89, went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 3, 2020. John was born in June of 1931 in Jackson, MS, and resided there for his entire life. He is preceded in death by his wife of 54 years, Barbara G. Emory, and his daughter, Paula Pafford. He is survived by his sons, John W. Emory, Ill of Jackson, MS, and Tommy Emory(Brenda) of Michigan, ND;…