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Thomas D. Emberton, Metcalfe County, KY (1932-2022) The Honorable Tom Emberton, Sr, retired Chief Judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, died October 20, 2022 in a house fire. He was a noted leader and statesman, serving his country, state, and community all his adult life. Following a four-year tour of duty in the United States Air Force, Tom enrolled in Western Kentucky University, beginning his more than 65-year involvement with WKU. During his time as a student, he was elected president of his sophomore and junior class, president of his fraternity and business manager of the College Heights Herald. Upon completion of his studies at WKU he attended the University of Louisville School of Law where he continued his willingness to serve in leadership roles, serving as president of Delta Theta Psi Law Fraternity and president of the Student Bar Association. In 1962 Tom began practicing law in Edmonton, Kentucky where he was elected county attorney in 1964, serving in that role until 1967 when he became part of Governor Louie B Nunn's administration. In 1971 Tom was the Republican candidate for governor, and in 1987 was appointed to the Kentucky Court of Appeals, going on to be re-elected by the citizens of his district twice. In 2002, his fellow judges elected him to the position of chief judge of the Kentucky Court of Appeals, a position he held until his retirement. He is a former member of the WKU Board of Regents, past president of the WKU Alumni Association Board of Directors and was a member of the College Heights Foundation Board of Directors for 22 years. Tom lead though example and was the epitome of a public servant. He was born to John Tom and Ersie Poland Emberton in Monroe County where he resided until age 13 when his family relocated to Metcalfe County, his residence for more than 75 years. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Julia Lee Crutchfield Emberton, daughter Laura Owens (Donnie), son Tom, Jr (Stephanie) five grandchildren and four great grandchildren, as well as a sister, Janelle Downs of Owensboro. Visitation will be held from 2-7pmCT Friday, October 28th at Butler Funeral Home in Edmonton. A private family graveside will be held at a later date. Butler Funeral home in charge of arrangements. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to either of the following: Tom and Julia Lee Emberton Scholarship Fund, c/o College Heights Foundation, Western Kentucky University, 1906 College Heights Blvd, Bowling Green, Kentucky 42101 Edmonton Baptist Church Memorial fund, PO Box 415, Edmonton, Kentucky 42129 (In memory of Tom Emberton noted on memo line) This story was posted on 2022-10-24 23:55:53
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