Celebrating the life of
Emmett Garrison Nesbit
May 17, 1929 - August 07, 2009
Emmett Garrison Nesbit passed away August 7, 2009, at St. Joseph's Hospital, Savannah, after a long illness. He was born May 17, 1929 in Monroe, NC, spending his childhood there and in Norfolk, VA. While attending the University of North Carolina, he met and married Florence Kerves of Savannah. He enlisted in the U. S. Army and served during the Korean War as a weapons instructor in Havre de Grace, MD. Following an honorable discharge, he and his wife returned to the University of North Carolina, where he was graduated in 1957. They then moved to Savannah, where they resided for the remainder of his life.
After an initial career as a banker and stockbroker, Mr. Nesbit changed professions and became a teacher, working primarily at Johnson High School and Bartlett Middle School. He retired from the Savannah-Chatham Public School System in 1989. During and after his time as a teacher, he managed several concessions operations in Savannah, including concessions at the Savannah Braves, the Savannah Cardinals, the Savannah Civic Center, Armstrong Atlantic State University, the City of Savannah Summer Lunch Program, and, for over 26 years, concessions at AMBUCS Park.
Mr. Nesbit was a caring, understanding and thoughtful man. Above all, he was a man devoted to his family. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Florence; his daughter Pamela C. Nesbit-Ferris, her husband Dr. Charles Ferris and their children, Walker and Garrison; and his son, Emmett G. Nesbit, Jr., his wife Lori and their children, Danielle, Alexander and Elizabeth.
The family will hold a memorial service at St. John's Church on Saturday, August 15, 2:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. John's Church, the Wounded Warrior Project, or the Savannah chapter of AMBUCS are suggested.
Have just heard of your terrible loss, and are so sorry we have not been there to comfort you. The children will feel the void of his passing in so many ways, as will you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ginger and Jerry
- Ginger and Jerry Caplan, Savannah, GA
Have just heard of your terrible loss, and are so sorry we have not been there to comfort you. The children will feel the void of his passing in so many ways, as will you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ginger and Jerry
- Ginger and Jerry Caplan, Savannah, GA
Gary, Pam and families. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. What can be said about someone as unique and caring as Emmett. His never ending energy and smiles kept us going through those long and endless 'gigs'. The memories will be treasured and become a legacy to all who knew and worked with him. Love, debbie
- Debbie White, Savannah, GA
I was terribly saddened to hear the news about Emmett. I am so sorry for your loss. It was privilege to know and work for him. I will never forget the kindness and generosity he extended towards me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Patrice Powers, Chicago, IL
i am sorry for your loss,mr nesbitt was one of my teahers,i thought alot of him he was a great teacher & he has a special place in heaven just for teaching me.
- RONNIE L HAL, savannah, GA
We have been out of town and just learned of Emmett's passing. We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you!
- Harriet and Lanny, Savannah, GA
We remember Emmett's sweetness, his devotion to his daughter and grandchildren and his absolute pride in them as well. And, of course, walking up to the first car in carpool to chat with Emmett. He was a good man.
- Erica Rollings and family, Savannah, GA
I am saddened to hear about your loss and extent to you my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Michael Parker, Savannah GA, GA
Mr. Nesbit worked with my mother, Johnnie Mae Rivers, at Barlett and later hired her to work in the park distributing lunches during the summer. I went along with my mother and had lots of fun in the park each summer. Thank you Mr. Nesbit.
- Sheree Lattimore, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss.
- Robert & Cathy Plaster, Bloomingdale, GA
Emmett was a such a great man! He will be truly missed! Condolences to all of the Nesbit family.
- T. Leigh Tullis, Savannah, GA
Garry, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at the passing of your father.
- Gianna Nelson, Savannah, GA
To the Nesbit Family, May God bless you and help you to endure now and in the the days ahead. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Diane Pinckney, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss. His service to his country and community will never be forgotten. It will live on in those he inspired.
- Detective Max Nowinsky, , GA
So sorry to hear about his passing. We will always remember him being first in the carpool line to pick up his grandchildren. Sweet man.
- The Sideris Family, savannah, GA
Have just heard of your terrible loss, and are so sorry we have not been there to comfort you. The children will feel the void of his passing in so many ways, as will you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ginger and Jerry
- Ginger and Jerry Caplan, Savannah, GA
Have just heard of your terrible loss, and are so sorry we have not been there to comfort you. The children will feel the void of his passing in so many ways, as will you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Ginger and Jerry
- Ginger and Jerry Caplan, Savannah, GA
Gary, Pam and families. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the loss of your Dad. What can be said about someone as unique and caring as Emmett. His never ending energy and smiles kept us going through those long and endless 'gigs'. The memories will be treasured and become a legacy to all who knew and worked with him. Love, debbie
- Debbie White, Savannah, GA
I was terribly saddened to hear the news about Emmett. I am so sorry for your loss. It was privilege to know and work for him. I will never forget the kindness and generosity he extended towards me. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
- Patrice Powers, Chicago, IL
i am sorry for your loss,mr nesbitt was one of my teahers,i thought alot of him he was a great teacher & he has a special place in heaven just for teaching me.
- RONNIE L HAL, savannah, GA
We have been out of town and just learned of Emmett's passing. We are so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love you!
- Harriet and Lanny, Savannah, GA
We remember Emmett's sweetness, his devotion to his daughter and grandchildren and his absolute pride in them as well. And, of course, walking up to the first car in carpool to chat with Emmett. He was a good man.
- Erica Rollings and family, Savannah, GA
I am saddened to hear about your loss and extent to you my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
- Michael Parker, Savannah GA, GA
Mr. Nesbit worked with my mother, Johnnie Mae Rivers, at Barlett and later hired her to work in the park distributing lunches during the summer. I went along with my mother and had lots of fun in the park each summer. Thank you Mr. Nesbit.
- Sheree Lattimore, Savannah, GA
Our prayers are with you and your family during your time of loss.
- Robert & Cathy Plaster, Bloomingdale, GA
Emmett was a such a great man! He will be truly missed! Condolences to all of the Nesbit family.
- T. Leigh Tullis, Savannah, GA
Garry, My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family at the passing of your father.
- Gianna Nelson, Savannah, GA
To the Nesbit Family, May God bless you and help you to endure now and in the the days ahead. Just know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
- Diane Pinckney, Savannah, GA
Sorry for your loss. His service to his country and community will never be forgotten. It will live on in those he inspired.
- Detective Max Nowinsky, , GA
So sorry to hear about his passing. We will always remember him being first in the carpool line to pick up his grandchildren. Sweet man.
- The Sideris Family, savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
