Emmett Tillery, Jr., 82, a US Army veteran and a resident of New Orleans, departed this life Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015 at his home. Visitation at Payne Memorial AME Church, 3306 Liberty St., New Orleans from 8 am Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015 until religious service at 10 am. Conducted by Rev. Lester Shaw. Interment in Turner Chapel Church Cemetery, Greensburg, LA. Arrangements entrusted to MJR Friendly Service Funeral Home, Greensburg.