Franklin – Emmett Roney Womble, 68, died January 28, 2010 at his residence. He was born in Southampton County, a son of the late Cecil Elmer and Beatrice Beale Womble and was predeceased by two brothers, Willie and Willard Womble.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie Hedgepeth Womble; two daughters, Carol W. Adams (Donald) of Roanoke and Juanita W. Smith (Rev. James) of Stephenson; one son, Emmett Roney Womble, Jr. of Franklin; one grandchild, Ean Zachary Smith; one sister, Willis Buhls of Wakefield; one brother, Charles M. Womble of Macon, GA; and nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 pm Monday in the chapel of Wright Funeral Home with the Rev. James Smith officiating. Due to the weather, interment will be private when the weather permits at Rosemont Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral Home. www.wrightfuneralhome.org