Clarence T. Emms, 66, a landscape irrigator, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 2003, in Fort Worth.

Memorial service: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Greenwood Chapel, with Pastor Joe Bruce as celebrant. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at Greenwood Funeral Home where family and friends can come together to share remembrances and celebrate the joy of his life.

Bearers of the casket will be Bill Hall, Robert Brown, Thomas Emms, Samuel Loughry, Bradford Irvin and Mitchell Renfro.

Memorials: Should friends desire, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or the TCU Alumni Association.

Clarence was born May 30, 1937, in Dallas to Clarence T. Emms Sr. and Marie Brey Emms. Reared in Fort Worth, Clarence graduated from Arlington Heights High School and received a bachelor of science degree from TCU. He met the love of his life, Michelle Loughry, as a teen-ager in Fort Worth and spent 45 wonderful years together as husband and wife. A resident of Fort Worth most of his life, he was a licensed landscape irrigator for 45 years. He was commissioned by the governor of Texas as a member of the Texas State Board of Landscape Architects in 1978.

Known as Clarence, C.T., "PawPaw" or just plain Dad, his family was the center of life. All who knew and loved him will sorely miss his colorful stories of life experiences.

His memberships included Sigma Chi Fraternity, Arlington Heights Masonic Lodge #1184, Moslah Shrine Mounted Patrol and past president of the Texas Turf Irrigation Association.

After sharing a lifetime filled with happy and loving experiences, he slipped out of time into eternity with his family by his side. His family and those whose lives he touched will never forget the joy he gave them.

Clarence was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Marie Emms.

Survivors: Wife of 45 years, Michelle Emms; son, Clarence "Chip" Emms III and his wife, Hillery; daughters, Camilla Simpson and husband, Derek, and Laura Nettleton and husband, Paul; grandchildren, Michelle Gouge, Tyler Emms, Rachelle Gouge, Stefan Simpson, Chelsea Emms, Whitney Emms, Madison Nettleton, Lauren Nettleton, Douglas Gouge, Hayden Nettleton and Mary Catherine Emms; brother, Alex Emms and wife, Winter; several nieces and nephews; and many dear friends.

Published in the Star-Telegram from 10/11/2003 - 10/14/2003.