Gus Dewayne Emmitte
Gus Dewayne Emmitte, 70, of Texas City, Texas passed away at his home on March 24, 2021. Gus was born to loving parents Gus and Frieda James Emmitte on July 21, 1950 in Galveston, Texas. In 1970, while serving in the United States Air Force, Gus met the love of his life, Bonnie Shelton. At the time of his passing, Gus and Bonnie had been married for 50 years. Gus lived life to the fullest, enjoying such things as hunting and fishing and cheering on his favorite teams, the Dallas Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns. He also loved spending Friday nights watching the Dickinson High School Gators play football. He had a passion for Corvettes and was known as the fun-loving jokester of the family. Most importantly, Gus was a man with a big heart who loved his family unconditionally. There was nothing he wouldn’t do for his children and grandchildren.
Gus is preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife Bonnie Emmitte, daughter Vanessa Emmite, sons Jack Emmite and Gus “Trey” Emmite III and wife Heather, sister Debbie Harader, nephew Steven Harader, niece Jennifer Harader, grandchildren Jordan, Dakota, and Skylar Emmitte and Madeline and Hayden Emmite, longtime friend Stan Helms of Humble, and many cousins.
The family would like to like to thank Kimberly Lund, Hospice Compassus, and Rhonda Reagan for the wonderful and loving care they provided for Mr. Emmitte. The family would like to thank Dr. Yamini Natarajan and her medical team at the Houston VA Hospital for the care they provided.
A visitation will be held for Gus on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Crowder Funeral Home Chapel in Dickinson, Texas from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
For those who cannot attend, please follow the link below to watch the livestream of the service.
I am so sorry for your loss Bonnie. You and family are in my prayers
To me, Patti Sue Lenton, Gus was “Bubba”, my sweet cousin. I don’t have a memory of him when we weren’t laughing!!!! He had the biggest heart & loved his family. Our family has another Angel watching over us. My prayers for Bonnie & his “babies” ~ hold to your memories……they will help heal your hearts. Love you ~
I am so sorry for you loss. My thoughts and Prayers to his family that loved him dearly. Bonnie I know he was the love of your life. I pray God gives you the strength to continue each day one At a time. I love you my frien. God Bless.
So sorry for your loss Gus and the rest of your family. My sincere condolences to you all
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this time of great loss. He wasn’t just an Uncle to me, but also a father figure as he taught me many things about life and how to be a handy woman. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Bonnie I am so sorry for your loss of the most loved person in your life..I know he was your life partner….I will be here for you anytime you need me…Jackie
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you loved him so much. May God give you strength. Love you.