Samuel Ewart "Duke" Emmons, Jr., 93, of Finksburg, MD passed away Tuesday October 27, 2015 at his home.

Born March 10, 1922 in Baltimore, MD, he was the son of the late Samuel Ewart Emmons, Sr. and Margaret Lippincott Emmons. He was the husband of the late Margaret Annetta (nee Berry) Emmons, who passed away in 2001.

He was a combat veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army, 517th Parachute Infantry.

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in history from the University of Michigan. Prior to retirement, he had been employed as an aviation safety specialist. He was affectionately known to his family as the "Duke of Westwind Farm."

Surviving are his two daughters, Michele M. Forlines of Gallup, NM and Sarah L. Wilson of Edgewood, NM; three sons, James B. Emmons of Westminster, MD, Peter H. Emmons of Finksburg and John L. Emmons of Covington, VA; 12 grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. He was pre-deceased by his brother, Thomas Emmons.

Friends may call Thursday October 29 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at ELINE FUNERAL HOME, 2901 Bloom Road, Finksburg (at the corner of Gamber and Bloom Roads). A graveside funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2015, in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Pikesville.