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Jo David

August 4, 1932 — October 28, 2014

Mrs. Jo David, 82, died October 28, 2014 in Gulfport, MS. She was born August 4, 1932 in Bells, TX. She was the daughter of Neal and Cleo Emerson.
For a time the family lived in Calera and Miami Oklahoma before moving to Denison, TX. Jo went to school at Central Ward and graduated from Denison High School in 1951. The family moved to Houston, TX where she worked for Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. Later she worked for the Harrison County School System in food service.
Jo married Staff Sargent Wilson David on June 17, 1954 in Center, TX. Jo and Wilson started their married life in Shreveport, LA. From there they lived in Japan and then for many years they were stationed at Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, MS. from which Wilson retired in 1970.
Jo was preceded in death by Wilson her husband of 59 years, parents - Neal and Cleo Emerson, grandparents - Walter and Lela Morrison and Benjamin and Dessie Emerson. In addition her life long friend Sue Langdon.
Jo is survived by her children - two sons and their spouses - Michael and Judi David of Long Beach, MS., Kerwin and Lisa David of Saucier, MS.; her daughter Lori and Javier Lozada of Saucier, MS. Five grandchildren - Daniel and Chelsie Lozada of Sumrall, MS., Derek and Alicia Lozada of Biloxi, MS., Melissa David and James (Jimmy) David of Saucier, MS., Jason and Casey Lozada of Sherwood AR. Five great grandchildren - Sadie Grace and Thomas Wilson Lozada of Biloxi, MS., Jonas, Reese and Elliott Lozada of Sherwood AR. One sister, Waunell Schulte and husband Richard plus numerous nieces and nephews.
Ms. Jo, as she was called by friends, loved the Lord and was an active member of Success Baptist Church, Saucier, MS. Till we meet again - Jesus loves you!!!!!!
Visitation will be Saturday, November 1, 2014 at Success Baptist Church, Saucier, MS from 3:00pm to 4:00pm, followed by the funeral service at 4:00pm with the burial immediately after the service at Success Baptist Church Cemetery.
RIEMANN FAMLY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Rd, Gulfport is serving the family and an online guestbook may be signed at www.riemannfamily.com.

Visitation

NOV 1. 03:00 PM - 04:00 PM Success Baptist Church 22329 Hwy 67 Saucier, MS, US

Service

NOV 1. 04:00 PM Success Baptist Church 22329 Hwy 67 Saucier, MS, US

Interment

Success Cemetery 22329 Mississippi 67 Saucier, MS, 39574
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