Emmett S. Haddox, III
October 23, 1946 ~ September 30, 2018
Emmett S. Haddox, III
71, retired materials handling salesman, passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018. Visitation, 6:00-8:00 P.M., Thursday, October 4, Downing & Lahey Mortuary West. Emmett was born in Joplin, Missouri in 1946. He moved to Wichita in high school and graduated from East High. After graduating, he went to work, then met and married the love of his life, Victoria, in the summer of 1972. He enjoyed staying active, golfing, fishing, movies, joking with restaurant staff, coffee with buddies, spoiling his family, and lunches with extended family. He was a patient, kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, son, and friend who will be deeply missed. Preceded in death by mother, Thelma (Wallace) Haddox and father, Emmett Haddox, Jr. Survivors: wife, Victoria (Avila) Haddox; daughters, Crystal Garcia (Guadalupe) and Amber Haddox; grandchildren, Logan and Piper Garcia; sister, Jinger Haddox. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with Pancreatic Cancer Action Network, 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266.
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Sorry to hear about Emmetts passing.
I worked many years with him at Sisco Equipment and United Rentals.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family especially at this time.
Victoria, we are so saddened to hear of Emmetts passing. Charles worked with him at Pepsi early 60s . You and him would come in and visit and get Dairy Queen from time to time. He was a wonderful person and someone you would say you were proud to know. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you go through this trying time.
My condolences to the Hoddox family, may you find comfort in knowing that God cares for us and he understands or pain. Psalm 8318
We have so many wonderful memories of Emmett. He is greatly missed. May God give you peace and comfort.
He will greatly be missed by is only dear sister Miss Jinger. She talks about the good times her ,and Emmett had. He was a kind and caring man. He will greatly be missed. The Allender family
Heartfelt love and condolences to the Haddox Family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers as you hold each other up in these trying times.
So sorry to hear about Emmett. I worked with him at Sisco Equipment, US Rentals, and United Rentals. A unique individual that I enjoyed spending time with.
Ken Kerschen
The video is a beautiful tribute to Emmett. Always smiling, always a positive person. Love being able to visit with him at cousin lunch and at chili cook off. He always enjoyed himself wherever he was. Miss him so much.
Very sorry to hear about Emmett but what great memories I have with the two of you. God give you all peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Very sorry to hear of Emmetts passing. I hired him in 1971 and we had many good times together. Bill & Anna Murphy
Vicki & Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Emmett was a very good man who seemed to bring joy to everyone he met it seems like.
Frank sure enjoyed his outings with Emmett & Steve going fishing, to the movies, and great conversations at the cousins luncheons, you married a great man. His love for his family showed.
Blessings and love to all of you.
Vicky and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. Our prayers are with you, at this time.
Victoria, We have so many great memories of you and Emmett. I hope he has found peace and our prayers are with you.
We are truly sorry for your loss. Emmett was a long time client of ours who we loved working with. He was always so friendly and was a truly good person. He will be missed.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Emmitt was a character to say the least, I enjoyed his company and will miss him. I wish I could have known him sooner in life.
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.