The Richmond News, Jan. 5, 2024

Drew Emerson

Drew David Emerson, 34, of Lexington passed away Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, at home. Visitation was held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 4, at the Lexington United Methodist Church, 1211 S. Business Highway 13. A funeral service followed at 2 Thursday at the church. Interment was in Machpelah Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the family in care of Malia Emerson for Drew’s children’s education fund.

Memories of Drew and condolences for his family may be left at www.LedfordFamilyFH.com or on our Facebook page.

Arrangements entrusted to Walker-Nadler-Fuller Funeral Home, 1720 South St., Lexington, MO 64067. Phone: 660-259-2245.

Drew was born Feb. 10, 1989, in Lexington to David Reid and Malia Kay (Wilson) Emerson. He graduated in 2007 from Lexington High School.

He earned his associate’s degree from Wentworth Military Academy in Lexington and his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Park University.

Drew co-owned and operated JD’S Professional Tree Service in Lexington with his brother Josh. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Lexington.

Drew was known for his talent and giving his time and dedication to others. Drew coached wrestling and football for the Lexington Minutemen, in addition to coaching youth-league baseball and football. He loved coaching his boys.

He was a member and president of the Lexington Minutemen Athletic Booster Club, and a member of the Lexington Elks Lodge.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing and playing cards, and was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan. His dream was to move to the upper peninsula in Michigan to enjoy the beautiful lakes and countryside.

Drew is survived by his four sons, Dustin Christian, Jett Christian, Braxton Emerson and Madaux Emerson, all of the home; father and mother, David and Malia Emerson of Lexington; two sisters, Stacey Smith and husband Matt of Wellington, and Devin Brown and husband Tim of Carrollton; brother, Josh Emerson and wife Kimberly of Lexington; close family friends, Glen and Debbie Bagley of Lexington; and many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Drew was preceded in death by the love of his life, Jaclyn Farmer in April 2023; paternal grandparents, Dana and Joyce Emerson; and maternal grandparents, Bob and Barbara Wilson.