Robert Barry Embrey, 89, of Coldwater, Miss., passed away August 16, 2025 at his residence.
He retired after 40 years of service from the Tennessee Air National Guard. Barry also raised cattle and was a Mississippi State Bulldog fan. One of his greatest joys was attending his grandchildren and great grandchildren’s sporting events.
Barry was a member of Senatobia Church of Christ. Over the years, Barry served faithfully as an elder and deacon of the church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Sarah Embrey; and his sister, Patty Henson. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ann Embrey; daughter, Lisa Embrey Craig (Randy); sons, Paul Embrey (Sara) and Don Embrey (Shelly); 6 grandchildren, Preston Embrey (Catie), Anna Hurt (Justin), Blake Embrey (Abby), Ryan Embrey (Abbi), Kelsey Bradley (Morgan), and Brady Craig; and 14 great grandchildren, Pax, Keegan, Noah, Henry, Luke, Jacob, Levi, Mattie, Easton, Reed, Ridge, Olivia, Lila, and Lucy.
Memorial donations may be sent to Senatobia Church of Christ, P.O. Box 488, Senatobia, MS 38668 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Services were held Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at Senatobia Church of Christ. Burial followed in Magnolia Cemetery.
Pate-Jones Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
