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Residents around the county were stunned by the death August 22 of Emmett White of Washington. To many, Emmett was more than just a face: he was a sincere friend, an honest business associate, a community leader.
“He had a fantastic wit and a warm, outgoing personality,’’ offered Fran Eldred of Washington.
“He was a habit. You expected to see him. If he wasn’t around, you wondered where he was.”
Fran recalled last June, following the Eldreds’ oldest daughter’s wedding, when Emmett pitched in to keep the reception party going. “The person serving champagne couldn’t keep up; Emmett jumped in and helped. He knew everyone-or if he didn’t, he’d ask. He'd say ’Hi, I’m Emmett White.’
“His was a prominent personality. He was a part of this town. It’s like he’s always been here, really.” Fran said.
Emmett always was there when people needed him. When Peggy and Arthur Smith, owners of the Sperryville Antique Market, began their business, Emmett was there - offering expertise and friendship, too.
“We met Emmett over the phone,” Peggy said last spring, during an interview about the Smith’s business.” He’s so enthusiastic. We couldn’t have opened without him. ”
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