Charles “Al” Albert Emerson age 81 of Brentwood, passed away Monday August 3, 2026. He was born in Rockford, Illinois to the late Otto and Hazel Emerson. He loved the Lord, loved his "girls", and loved volunteering and serving other people. Al worked for over 40 years as a project and applications engineer before retiring from a "job that he loved". He always talked about the cool things he got work on and design throughout his career. His closest co-workers will remember "sniper" fondly for his quick wit and humor. He was a dedicated volunteer at Room in the Inn for over twenty years and enjoyed volunteering with his wife at Graceworks. Over the years Al tinkered at home with his CNC machine, enjoyed playing card games with family while cooking something on his smoker, and loved on his "granddogger". He was a dedicated husband, father, and grandfather and will be missed by all who knew him.

Al is preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Catherine “Cap” Elizabeth Emerson, his brothers Otto Emerson and Howard Emerson and sisters Mary Cline and Judy Carmody.

He is survived by his loving family, daughters; Stacey Emerson, Jenny (Scott) Hogan, three grandchildren; Leigh Ann Hogan, Hannah (Jonah) Augustine, Paige Hogan, and his sister; Elizabeth Chelinsky and many other loving family members and friends.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.