Robert Vernon Embry Obituary
We announce the death of Robert Vernon Embry of Oxford, Mississippi, who passed away on August 10, 2026, at the age of 87. Robert will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Robert Vernon Embry to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Floyd Embry and Bernice Easley Embry; and his siblings, Gerald Embry, Charles Embry and Rita Embry.
He is survived by: his wife Geneva; his children, Teresa Embry Willoughby (Jimmy) of Madison and Roy Embry (Beth) of Madison; his siblings, Sue Bryant of Pittsboro, David Embry (Debbie) of Calhoun City, Larry Embry (Scottie) of Oxford, Carol Patton (George) of Kosciusko and Bill Embry (Gwen) of Coffeeville; and his sisters-in-law, Betty Jo Easley (Charlie) of Olive Branch and Julia Embry of California.
In honor of Robert Vernon Embry, donations and memorials may be made to the Fisher House Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing military and veteran families with a comfortable, free place to stay while their loved one is receiving medical care (fisherhouse.org).
