Emmett Thompson Head, 79, of Olin, N.C., died September 14, 2024, at his home. Born in Alexander County on November 8, 1944, he was a son of the late Eugene Head and Alta Mae Davis Head. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Clanton and Lou-Alta Stone, and his fishing buddy, Frank Johnson

He was a master carpenter, and he taught carpentry at North Iredell High School, retiring in 2004. He was a volunteer fireman for the Harmony Volunteer Fire Department, enjoyed fishing, telling jokes, bluegrass music, gardening and hot rods and owned an El Camino. Emmett was good-hearted and always helped others. He also loved his dog, Lizzie.

On the day he died he had a great great niece born, Wren Lawless.

Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Jayne Feimster Head; sons, Justin Head (Cassie) and Mike Head (Kelly); a daughter, Jessica Hoeflick (Hale); one grandchild, Lillian Hoeflick; his favorite sister-in-law, Susan Johnson (Mark); his nieces, Amy and his favorite Jeanna; and his great niece Karlee; and great nephews, Kaleb, Jacob and Charlie. Also surviving is his best friend, Frank Mitchell.

Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Union Grove Christian Church with Pastor Bradley Daniels, Jeanna Gatton and Jeff Medlin officiating. The family will greet friends at the church from 1:30 until 3 p.m. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Union Grove Christian Church, 1855 W. Memorial Highway, Harmony, NC 28634.

Condolences may be sent online to the family to www.nicholsonfunerals.com.

Nicholson Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.