Robert Vernon Embry

Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford Robert Vernon Embry, 87, of Oxford, Mississippi, passed away Monday, August 10, 2026, at his daughter’s residence in Madison, Mississippi. Visitation will be held Friday, August 14, 2026, 10 AM – 12 PM at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford, with the funeral service celebrating his life at 12 PM in the chapel of Coleman Funeral Home. Elder Steve Weaver will officiate the services. Interment will take place in Laodicea Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery, with military honors at the graveside. Robert was born on February 01, 1939, in Tunica County, then his family moved to Bruce in 1947. He was as one of nine children born to Floyd Embry and Bernice Easley Embry. A proud veteran, Robert completed his basic training in the U.S. Air Force at Lackland Air Force Base before serving at White Sands, New Mexico. He was later stationed overseas in Saudi Arabia. While home on leave one weekend in February 1961, Robert attended a worship service with his parents at Lafayette Springs Church, where he met the love of his life, Geneva. Robert and Geneva were married in September of that same year and shared 56 years of marriage before her passing in August 2017. Their loving and faithful relationship was a beautiful testament to their devotion to one another and inspired all who knew them. Robert will be remembered as a true Southern gentleman, a loyal Ole Miss Rebel, and a proud veteran. In honor of his service to our country, Coleman Funeral Home will fly the flag of the United States Air Force the day of the service. He had an appreciation for the simple things in life and found great joy in tending his garden, fishing, and golfing. A faithful church leader, Robert served as a Deacon and Song Leader at Laodecia Primitive Baptist Church, sharing his love of the Lord. He was also an active member of the College Hill community, always willing to lend a hand to neighbors and friends. Robert loved woodworking in his later years, and he took pride in creating beautiful items for friends and family. He also enjoyed making homemade fried pies which became a family favorite at gatherings. Above all, Robert was a loving grandfather who cherished every moment with them and created lasting memories. His legacy of love, laughter, and hard work will live on in the hearts of his family and friends. Preceding him in death include his parents, Floyd Embry and Bernice Easley Embry, and his siblings, Gerald Embry, Charles Embry, and Rita Embry. Robert also leaves behind a loving family: one daughter, Teresa Embry Willoughby (Jimmy) of Madison, and, one son, Roy Embry (Beth) of Madison. He was blessed with four grandchildren who adored their “Grandaddy.” Caitlin Rountree (Alex) of Grove City, Ohio; Ally Embry Wicker (Cole) of Greenville, Anne Daniel Embry Stone (Jackson) of Canton and Rob Embry of Madison; one great-grandchild, Bennett Wicker of Greenville. He is survived by five 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; two 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. The staff at Coleman Funeral Home of Oxford is honored to serve the family during this challenging season of life. Condolences may be expressed online on his Tribute wall at www.colemanfuneralhomeox.com

Robert Vernon Embry

February 1, 1939 - August 10, 2026

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