William Lesslie "Billy" Emory, age 55, lost his battle with lung cancer on Wednesday, February 11, 2015 in Nevada, Ohio. He was born August 22, 1959 in Bucyrus, Ohio to William and Betty (Armstrong) Emory who both preceded him in death. He worked most of his life as a welder and completed various construction projects. He is survived by his daughter; Leslie A. Kunzer of Bucyrus, his granddaughter; Kendallyn, a sister; Linda Emory-Kinn of Madison, Ohio, a brother; Dwight (Joyce) Emory of Nevada and numerous friends, cousins, nieces and nephews living around Bucyrus and Nevada as well as Florida, Washington and North Carolina. A memorial service to celebrate Billy's life will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015, at his brother's home which is located at 317 Morrison Street North, Nevada, Ohio from 4-7pm. Contributions in Billy's memory may be made directly to his family.