Emile Joseph Pons, Sr., 74, of Vancleave, MS passed away Thursday, November 1, 2018 in Ocean Springs.
Mr. Pons was born December 16, 1943 in Biloxi, MS to Marie and Hessle Pons, Sr. He graduated from Biloxi High School, served in the U.S. Marines and retired from Ingalls Shipbuilding. Mr. Pons enjoyed fishing, hunting, music, dancing and especially spending time with his family and his grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Hessle Pons, Jr.
Mr. Pons’ survivors include his wife, Linda Pons; his children, Emile Pons, Jr., Christine (Jeff) Adams and Melissa Pons; his grandchildren, Michael (Breanne) Adams, William (Danielle) Adams and Courtney (Gavin) Adams; his great-grandchildren, Sean Carter Adams, Landry Adams, Andi Adams and Avery Adams; his siblings, Mary (Gerald) Babuchna and Randy Pons; and his pets, Bella and Daisy D.
Funeral Services will be held at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 11:00 am. Friends may visit from 10:00 am until service time. Interment with military honors will follow at Biloxi City Cemetery.