Dustin A. McCluskey, 33, of Moscow Mills, MO, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 following a lengthy illness.  He was born on Sept. 28, 1989 and raised by his loving parents, James and Bertha (House) Emerson.  Dustin grew up with his five siblings: Wayne, Richard, Dylan, Dominic and Derek and graduated from Buchanan High School in Troy.  Shortly after high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Army in Feb. 2011 until Jan. 2015,  and served in Afghanistan.   He was a patriotic individual who loved his country and all that it stood for.  After returning to the States, he moved to Florida and worked rehabbing homes.  He later moved back to his hometown and continued in the construction field.  Dustin was a busy man and also worked cutting lawns for others.  He was a loving son, brother and friend to many and will be greatly missed and long remembered by all those who knew and loved  him.

Surviving are his devoted parents: James and Bertha (House) Emerson; his five brothers: Wayne French, Richard French, Dylan McCluskey, Dominic Montgomery, Derek Emerson; other relatives and friends.

A Memorial service scheduled at 11a.m. on Saturday,  December 31, 2022 at the McCoy-Blossom Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1304 Boone St., Troy, MO 63379  (636) 528-8244.  Officiating will be Jessica Merritt.

Memorials may be made to Wounded Warriors, c/o the funeral home. Family and friends are invited to sign our on-line guest registry at: www.mccoyblossomfh.com