Michael K. Emerson, 55, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 at Mt. Graham Regional Medical Center. He was born on February 25, 1956 in Safford, to Hurbert Clovis Emerson and Helen Jo Ann Roseberry. Michael attended school in the Gila Valley. He loved welding and ceramics craft work. He is survived by his mother Helen Emerson of Safford; brother, Richard Emerson of Safford; sisters, Kay Ann Clifford, and Marcia Emerson both of Tucson; and nephews, Duane and Gabriel Emerson of Tucson. He was preceded in death by his father. Friends may call on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 5-7 p.m., at McDougal's Caldwell Funeral Chapel.