Douglas L. Emerick, 51 of Saxonburg passed away on April 16, 2016 at his home.

Born October 24, 1964 in Butler, PA, he was the son of George Brady Emerick, Sr. and Martha Jane (Parker) Emerick.

He worked as a truck driver and roofer. As a young man, Doug accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Doug's battles in life where many, but he always knew victory belonged to God through the redemptive blood of Jesus and that he was promised eternal life in Heaven. Doug enjoyed playing guitar and carpentry.

Surviving are his father, George Brady Emerick, Sr. of Butler, his siblings, Theresa (James) Elder of Butler, Darla Sue (Gary) Hougg of Kittanning, Lee Ann (Dean) Fain of Petersburg, OH, Kathy (Robert) Marks of Russellton, George B. Emerick, Jr. of Butler, his wife, Julie Emerick of Cleveland, TX, his children, Brandi Earley of Lima, OH, Amanda Emerick of Cridersville, OH, Crystal (Joe) Ostendorf of Elida, OH, Robert (Adrian) Keller of Texas, Matthew Keller of Butler, Katie Emerick of Cleveland, TX, and Doug Emerick, Jr. of Cleveland, TX, 10 grandchildren, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Martha Jane (Parker) Emerick.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at 10:00 am at the Brownsdale Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the Fox Funeral Home, Inc., PO Box 305, Saxonburg, PA 16056.

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