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Judy Jones Tisdale posted a condolence
Saturday, May 2, 2020
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss. I was a student in the MA Program in the late 1980s, and Dr. Maiden was such a great professor to know. I served as a TA for him for some of his larger freshman comp classes, and I learned so much from him. I particularly appreciated his dry wit and his fun smile. What a treasure he was for the English Department. My thoughts are with your family as you celebrate his rich life.
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Katherine Hilton posted a condolence
Thursday, April 23, 2020
I'm sure Emory and my Dad, Loyd Hilton, are discussing literature in Heaven right now. I'm sorry for your loss!
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Dr. Michael Hannah posted a condolence
Monday, April 20, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. Dr. Maiden was one of my favorite professors during my years of undergraduate and graduate school at ASU. He was knowledgeable and creative in class and a great mentor to me as a teacher.
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Dan and Tracy Hurley posted a condolence
Monday, April 20, 2020
Emory has always been larger than life to us - full of vigor, vitality, spark, joy, good will, exhuberance, positivity, humor, and fun. His basketball prowess is legendary, of course. This loss has stunned us, with an air now of unreality to our lives without him. With trust that in remembering him we experience his ongoing companionship, and with condolences to all the family -
Dan and Tracy Hurley
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Carol Almond posted a condolence
Monday, April 20, 2020
I was so saddened to hear about his passing and our community was so blessed that he chose this area to live and work at ASU. His grand daughter Ellary plays on the WHS Tennis Team and participates in Drama as well. It has been such a pleasure to have the chance to get to know the family while coaching at WHS. I only wish I had gotten to know he and Martha better! What a special family and a special man. Sending my heartfelt condolences.
Brenda Isaacs posted a condolence
Sunday, April 19, 2020
All my love sweet family!
Brenda Isaacs
( Cove Creek School parent)
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Ted and Deanna posted a condolence
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Ted and I are so sorry to hear of Emory's passing. He was a wonderful neighbor and we will surely miss seeing him each day as he and his dog walked past our house. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
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Sali Gill-Johnson posted a condolence
Sunday, April 19, 2020
I am so sad to hear of this loss to your family and to our community. I remember hiring and working with Rhiann in the Office of Cultural Affairs at ASU, and how proud her dad was when I would see him.
He always had a big smile and took time with everyone. A life well-lived and will be remembered by many. My thoughts are with you all in the coming days.
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Tim Harris posted a condolence
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Martha and family,
I considered Emory a friend and a valued colleague, and am saddened to learn of his death. His sense of humor and his willingness to assist others, especially colleagues within and across disciplines, are part of his legacy at Appalachian and in the community, and will be missed. Know that you and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Tim Harris
Communication Sciences and Disorders
Retired
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budgerber@yahoo.com posted a condolence
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Dear Martha and family: I just heard about Emory's passing this morning and am shocked and beyond sad.
Emory was my coach, mentor and goad when we played basketball together in the Industrial League. I never saw a stronger player and natural leader. To receive a compliment from him was both rare and exceptionally wonderful.
As the years went on, it was all the chance meetings on campus and, later, in Cove Creek. We talked a lot about the Book of the Summer Program, of which I was a great supporter. He was the perfect person to lead that effort.
We had in common Watauga High School girls volleyball. Bryn Maiden had been a crashingly great player and my daughter, Noel, was on the team that went to the state finals after Bryn graduated. Emory came to many of her games and he always remained interested in Noel's progress and projects.
There are hundreds--probably more--of students and faculty who love and celebrate this witty, taciturn and hopeful man.
It's simply impossible to imagine our lives in this beautiful county without him.
Yours,
Bud Gerber
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Don Lucas posted a condolence
Saturday, April 18, 2020
Martha, I just want you to know how sorry I am about Emory’s death. He was always one of my favorite people—a great friend and basketball and softball teammate. After we “aged out” of playing sports, our lives went in different directions but I always enjoyed seeing him and visiting with him the times we ran into each other in town or at the golf course. I know you and your family have made many great memories. Cherish these and they will help heal the heart.
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Diane Griffin posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
So sorry to learn of Emory's death. I send my condolences to all the family and hope that you will find comfort in knowing how many people care about the Maiden family.
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Ray Karaus posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
So sad to read this. A great man with a great family.
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Steve Millsaps posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
I met Em at the noon basketball game sometime around 1972. In the first game, four-on-four half-court, he was guarding me. This is an English prof, I thought, I can take him anytime. Wrong! Early in the game, I was in perfect position for the defensive rebound when, what?, I was no longer in perfect position for the defensive rebound. When the ball came off the board, a perfectly timed and perfectly placed bump, undetectable to any referee, moved me just out of reach of the ball. Emory caught it, turned, and with a wicked little smile that said "you econ guys have a lot to learn", handed me the ball. That memory is as clear to me now as it was on the court almost fifty years ago. An instant friendship was born out of our love for the sport and out of our love for those with whom we played. Emory kept us all in the game long past our prime. He was our leader. In the end, we all played for him.
Rest in peace Big Em........ and "keep the gym swept". We're coming!
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Martha Marking posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
So very sorry for the loss of sweet Emory. He always had a wicked twinkle in his eye, which will indeed be missed. Thinking of your family at this time. What a great tribute Emory III and his family are to Emory's legacy.
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Dawna Hill posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
Just seeing this Bryn. So sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this difficult time
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Vanessa Minton posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
Our heartfelt sympathies go out to your sweet family!
A memory of mine is seeing Martha and Emory danced together. It was pure joy! It was evident of their love one for the other! The Maiden family has been such a blessing in my personal life as well as our clogging family! We love you and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Daniel & Vanessa
and High Country Cloggers
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Ed Midgett posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
Our sincere heartfelt condolences to the family. My favorite memory of Emory was when we were playing golf on a beautiful blue sky day and Leon Lewis hit the perfect shot off the T. Just after the ball left the club head, Emory uncharacteristically grabbed my shoulder grinning from ear to ear and said "WatchThis".
Because Emory knew, and even though he was such a great golfer, he still played with those of us who were uneven to say the least. While highly competitive (of course), Emory wasn't one of those athletes that took the game more seriously than the fellowship. I loved him for that.
Everything else turned to slow motion as we watched Leon's ball sail to the green and bounce into the cup for a hole in one. A perfect day with perfect friends.
We shall all miss him dearly. Hit 'em straight up there, Emory. Save us a T time.
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Stephanie Emerson posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
Martha, you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers as you process this incredible loss. May God's love and comfort surround you all.
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Gregory Reck posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
I arrived at ASU a year before Emory, but I met him soon after he arrived. Although we were both professors, our relationship revolved around sports. I joined a noontime faculty basketball game and ended up with Emory and other mostly English department faculty 2-3 times a week for a friendly, but competitive round ball war. Em was a fierce competitor with an ever-present smile, especially when he set an unmovable pick on an opposing player. He was a gentle giant, a team-player, a fun-loving guy, and a gentleman. He was a gifted athlete, I also played with him on many Parks and Recreation basketball and softball teams. On the court or on the field, Em always maintained a delicate balance between his competitiveness and his jovial demeanor. It was a skill that I admired - taking things seriously up to a point, but then knowing that it was just a game after all. I liked that he always called me "Gregor," after the main character in the Kafka story, The Metamorphosis. I'll see you on the court, my man, on the other side.
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Matt Smith posted a condolence
Friday, April 17, 2020
Emory, Sabena, and family. We are heart broken for you. We loved seeing Mr. Maiden walking into CC to support Ellary and Kade at every event. His smile was contagious. We are praying for comfort for your family. Love Matt and Jerica
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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I’m so sorry Rhiann for this incredible loss.
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Thomas McGowan posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2020
For many years at Appalachian, Dr. Maiden and I had adjacent offices. He was a notable teacher, adviser, and administrator. He loved teaching and loved and respected students. He was sui generis—a one of a kind teacher and colleague, lover of Thoreau and Poe, innovator of computer writing, and supportive committee-person. In retirement, he couldn't give up teaching, continuing to teach a course each academic year. He was smart, insightful, and, at times, brilliant, but never was over-bearing or elitist. He earned the respect and gratitude of his students, many of whom went on to teaching and writing careers. I also played on university and county recreation athletic teams with Emory. He was a driven and gifted athlete, but always a team player. I will miss him greatly and cherish my last meeting with him at the Appalachian Mountain Brewery, talking about his novel, Robbing the Tootsie Railway, and about his historical fiction on Poe's military career.
Kay and I offer our sincerest condolences to Martha and Emory's tribe, some of whom are now valuable local citizens. Requiestat in pace.
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Mary posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2020
I’m so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort help you during this difficult time. (2Corinthians 1:3,4 & Psalms 83:18). Jesus prayed for God’s Kingdom to come because He knew it would be able to solve all mankind’s problems even sickness and death. (Revelation 21:4,5 & Daniel 2:44).
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BL Brown posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Emory and Sabena.
I am so sorry to hear and see the loss of your father and father-in-law. I just want you to know that if their is anything I can do? Please let me know. I am just a stones throw away.
May God Bless you and your family
BL.
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Martha Kreszock posted a condolence
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Martha, we are so saddened to hear this. You and your family are in our prayers. Wish we could be there to hug you right now. You will all be in our hearts this week and in the coming days. Please give Emory III and Sabena and Ellary and Kade a special hug for us too. Christ’s peace,
Martha and Mick
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Thursday, April 16, 2020
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