John Edward Embrey's Obituary
Niantic- John Edward Embrey, 79, of Niantic, passed away Friday, July 01, 2016 in Vonderlieth Living Center.
John was born on August 16, 1936 in Niantic, IL the son of George D. and Alice I. (Young) Embrey. He enjoyed fishing and watching wrestling.
Surviving are his sons, John and Louis; daughters, Annette, Penny, and Nancy; brothers, Bob Embrey and Roger Embrey (Sandy); sisters, Stella Witts, Dorothy Dinger, and Linda Collins; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, George and Tom Embrey; and sisters, Charlotte Conner, Peg Mathias, and Viola Embrey.
The family will host a celebration of life service 11 AM Saturday, July 9, 2016 in Community of Christ in Harristown. Burial will follow in Long Point Cemetery in Niantic. Memorials are suggested to Vonderlieth Living Center in Mt. Pulaski.
The family of John Embrey is being served by Moran & Goebel Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2801 N. Monroe Street, Decatur, IL. View the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories to the family at www.moranandgoebel.com.
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