Shelby R. Embry

Shelby R. Embry 94 died on Sunday August 28, 2016 at MarionRehabiliationCenter Marion, Indiana. Shelby was born on May 3, 1922 inCaneyville, KY to the late Henry and the lateZaney(Ingram) Embry. He retired from the Northern Indiana VA Medical Center, Marion, Indiana after 30 years of service as the head baker. He enjoyed hunting turkey and deer, he got his first deer when he was 871/2 years of age, fishing, painting landscapes, playing cards, gardening, baking, and watching old Westerns, especially Gunsmoke. He was a US Army veteran serving in Pattons Army. He is survived by his children Larry (Shirley) Embry, Leesburg, IN, Neal Keith Embry, Carmel, Indiana, and Diane (James)Ancil, Jefferson City, TN; Grandchildren; Jason Embry, Seattle, WA, Jeremy (Machelle) Embry, Leesburg, IN, Nick Embry, Greenfield, IN, Jaime (Tiffany) Embry, Ft. Wayne, IN, Kristi (Jimmy) Brink, Knoxville, TN, and DannyAncil, Jefferson City, TN; 11 Great Grandchildren; and his sister,MargareteMiller, Louisville, KY. He was preceded in death by brothers; Robert and Haywood Embry and sisters;LinnieBryant, Hazel Crabtree, and Crystal Embry. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Fairmount Chapel ofArmes-HuntFuneral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana. A visitation has been set for Wednesday, August 31, 2016 from 3:00-7:00 pm at the Fairmount Chapel, and an hour before the funeral service. A service honoring Shelbys life will take place on Thursday, September 1, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow the funeral service at Park Cemetery, Fairmount, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairmount American Legion or a Veterans organization of the donors choice in care of the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.comVisitation Wed, Aug 31, 2016 at 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Visitation Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929Funeral Service Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 1:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929