Phillip Royce Emerson, a beloved husband, father, Pastor and friend, passed away on December 17, 2025, at the age of 78.
Born on January 19, 1947, in Bryan, Ohio, Phillip was the son of Wendell and Dorothy (Fetzer) Emerson.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at Taylor Chapel Ministries, 10145 Maysville Rd., Fort Wayne, Indiana. Calling will begin at 8:30 am and a service will follow at 10:30 am.
Memorials may be directed to Taylor Chapel Ministries.
Phillip Royce Emerson will be remembered as a gentle, honest, and inspirational figure who touched the lives of many throughout his life and ministry.


