Dana Lewis Emberton

Dana Lewis Emberton obituary

Dana Lewis Emberton

Dana Emberton Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Upton-Hay Funeral Home, LLC on Aug. 24, 2025.

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Mr. Dana Lewis Emberton, age 82, of Celina, TN, passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2025, at Celina Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. in the chapel of the Upton-Hay Funeral Home with Joe Clark officiating and interment to follow in the Boles Family Cemetery. Visitation with the family will be Monday, August 25, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and Tuesday, August 26, 2025, from 8:00 a.m. until time for the service.

He is survived by his son, Michael A. Emberton; daughters, Toni Louise Johnson and Sheilah D. Ray; grandchildren, Maddy Collins and others; sister, Freeda McCoin; as well as a host of friends and neighbors that will mourn his passing.

Dana was preceded in death by his parents, George William and Mona Mae (Bilbrey) Emberton; daughter, Dana Yvonne Emberton; and spouse, Joyce (Boles) Emberton.

The Upton-Hay Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. Dana Lewis Emberton.

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