Washington,
Emmitt Lewis Washington, Sr., was born on October 7, 1939 to Sylvester and Odessa Blair Washington. Emmitt was known to his loved ones as “MR. E”.
He attended Columbus Public Schools and graduated from East High School. He also graduated from Assemblies of God n Boomsville, Missouri. Emmitt was a member of the Spiritual Light Church pastured by the late Rev. Emmitt Cage. He worked for several Bondsman Agencies for over 20 years.
Later as a young man he married Beverly to which three children were born; Emmitt Jr., Lavette and Beva Washington. Then later he met the late Maggie Fisher and had daughter Shemaile Washington. His chief caretakers was two of his other children Andre and Chevella Caison and granddaughter Andrea’ Caison which were the kids of the late Charlotte Caison.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Clair Hill, Mary Washington, Margaret Berry Lanier, and Mildred (Geneva) Washington, aunt Marie May who raised him and special cousin Tommy Erby.
On Monday, November 15, 2010 at The Ohio State Medical Center East, God called Emmitt home to be with him.
Along with his children, left to cherish his memory are 16 grandchildren, including special granddaughter Andrea Caison and great grandchild Ny’Asia Johnson, special cousin which is like a brother Russell Erby and a host of nieces and nephew including special nieces Lawetta, Keato and Rita Lanier and special nephew Robert Berry and longtime special friend Junior Kennard.
Mr. E I am so glad you are no longer in any pain or suffering on this earth!
To the family I pray that God gives you the comfort and peace during this time. Many blessings to all of you!
dear e-man ive known you 4 along time now.you kept us in line…i remember you telling me one day that you were happy that me and vell was close cause you will never have 2 worry about her….ima miss u dearly…and my kids …they love you..they were ur grand babies along with all the other kids…….u can rest now…untill we meet again….your other daughter ms.kenyetta phillips…love you….
Dear Washington Family;
I am so sorry I was unable to come to service but i do want to send my condolences to the family. Emmitt and I were raised together almost like sister and brother in the same church, St. Paul Guiding Light Spiritulist Church, back in the day.
Altho you don't know me, and I haven't seen Emmitt in about 30 years, I often thought about him and wondered where he was. I am so sorry to hear that he was sick and in the hospital upon his passing. I know now that he is out of his pain and is in heaven in peace.
Thank you for letting me speak to you like this.
God bless you all and Happy Holidays as best you can.