Obituary of John Reed Embree

Bedford John Reed (J.R.) Embree, 99, a resident of Core Nursing and Rehab. Center, formerly of the Bryantsville community, died at 5:30 am on Saturday, December 18, 2004 at his residence. Born May 10, 1905 in Lawrence County, he was the son of James C. and Ellen (Taylor) Embree. He married Cora Celia Short on April 5, 1923 who died in 1998. He was a farmer and an iron worker having been employed at several locations throughout the U.S. He was a member of the Iron Workers Union and of the Protestant faith. Survivors include two sons, Hollis R. Embree and his wife, Edna of Florida and Michael N. Embree and his wife, Christine of Colorado; six grandchildren, several great grandchildren, one brother, Frank Embree and one sister, Annabelle Williams . He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Cora and one son, Sam Embree. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 noon on Tuesday, December 28th from the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Pat Blyeth officiating. Burial will follow in Williams Cemetery. Friends may call from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Tuesday at the Day & Carter Mortuary.