Walton Embry

Walton Embry, 77, of Caneyville, passed away Saturday, February 14th, 2015 at the Hosparus Inpatient Care Center in Louisville. He was born on April 30th, 1937 in Caneyville, the son of the late Henry and Gertha (Carter) Embry. Walton was a member of the Caneyville Gospel Light Missionary Baptist Church. He had owned several businesses and enjoyed wood working. He was also a former member and fire chief of the Caneyville Fire Department. Walton is survived by his wife, Laverne Embry; seven daughters, Cynthia Embry (Phil) of GA, Carrie Waltina Embry of Leitchfield, Ann Brooks (Jeff) of Caneyville, Amy Daley (Joe), Misty Thomas (Jason) and Buffy Perkins (Ernie) all of Leitchfield and Kylee Sipes of Bowling Green; one step-son, Albert Decker of Caneyville; two step-daughters, Yevonna Styers (Steve) of Louisville and Kim Henning (Roy) of Caneyville; one brother, Wendell Embry of Caneyville; three sisters, Edith Bivins, Alene Baker and Nina Crume all of Louisville; 16 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Noel, Paul, Porter and Brent Embry and two sisters, Faustine Cooper and Carmen Slaughter.Funeral services will be Wednesday, February 25th at 11:00 am at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville. Bro Kevin Logsdon and Bro Randall Deweese will be officiating. Burial will be in the Frank and Embry Cemetery weather permitting.Friends may call at the Dermitt-Joyce Funeral Home in Caneyville Monday after 4:00 pm, Tuesday from 9:00 am until 9:00 pm and Wednesday from 9 am until time of service.