SIKESTON, Mo. -- Emory Sharron Pharris, 92, of Sikeston died Monday, March 24, 2003, at his home.

He was born Jan. 25, 1911, in Sikeston, son of Oscar S. and Lyda Johnson Pharris. He and Frances M. Cotner were married Feb. 3, 1930, in Sikeston.

Pharris was a member of First United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife; a son, Jimmy Pharris of Sikeston; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a sister.

The funeral will be at 2 p.m. today at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel, with the Rev. William Koch officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau.