The Mt. Vernon Register-News, Thursday, June 2, 1949 Wm. R. Esmon Dies At Age 79 William Robert Esmon died at 5:30 a. m. today at his home, 1700 S. 15th street, at the age of 79 years, four months and 23 days. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 a. m. at Meyers Chapel, with the Rev. Bird Green officiating, and burial will be in West Salem cemetery. The body will remain at Myers Chapel, where friends may call at any time after 10 a. m. Friday. Mr. Esmon was born January 9, 1870 in Jefferson county, the son of James A. and Alsada (Henry) Esmon. He was married to Susan Hunter, who survives. Mr. Esmon was a member of the East Side Baptist church. Besides his wife, he is survived by three brothers and two sisters.