ELMER ANTHONY PEMBERTON
Elmer Anthony Pemberton, Age 99, of Holden, Missouri passed away on September 11, 2026.
He was born on December 27, 1926, in Kings Mill, Arkansas to Jasper Pemberton and Gertrude Pemberton Brewer.
Elmer and Willola were married on June 17, 1953, at a junk yard in Evening Shade, Arkansas and Willola was known as a junk yard bride.
Elmer will be remembered for his warmth, strength, and devotion to his family.
He is survived by his wife, Autumn Willola Pemberton of the home; sister Ella Webb of Clinton, Missouri; five natural children, JW Pemberton, and wife Debra of Deepwater, Missouri; Gerald Pemberton and Annie of Holden, Missouri; Janet Roberts and Jerry of Warsaw, Missouri; Virgil Pemberton of Jacksonville, Florida; and Joel Pemberton and wife Lisa of Holden, Missouri; and two chosen children, Gary Roberts of Sedalia, Missouri and Tracey Ellenburg of Lexington, Missouri; sister in-law Mary Burton of Clinton, Missouri along with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his mother, father, brother Ed Pemberton; sister Beulla Pemberton, and grandson, Joey Pemberton.
The family received family and friends on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at Campbell-Cast Funeral Home, 407 S. Pine St., Holden, Missouri.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 17, 2026, at the funeral home.
Interment followed at Kingsville Cemetery in Kingsville, Missouri where military honors were presented.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly suggests that memorial contributions be made to Kingsville Consolidated Cemetery Association PO Box 134, Kingsville, MO 64061 in Elmer’s memory.
Arrangements were entrusted to Campbell-Cast Funeral Home, a Stewart Family Company. Online condolences may be shared at www.castfuner alhome.com
