Horace M. Embree

Horace M. Embree obituary

Horace M. Embree

Horace Embree Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stith Funeral Home of Danville on Dec. 16, 2025.
Horace Major (H.M.) Embree passed away on December 11, 2025. He was born in Richmond, Kentucky, on February 26, 1950, to the late Major and Katherine Embree. H.M. graduated from Madison Central High School and studied law enforcement at Eastern Kentucky University. He was fond of skydiving, horseback riding, and enjoying life on his farm.

H.M. is survived by his former wife, Laura Embree, their daughter, Kathryn (Katie) Embree; granddaughters Zoe and Lucy Cleveland; his brother, Don Embree; and other friends and loved ones.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the maintenance of the Preserve of Shaker Village. H.M. greatly enjoyed riding there with his friends, and it brought him immense joy. To donate, please visit https://shakervillageky.org/donate/. Select the box indicating that the donation is in honor or memory of someone, then list "H.M. Embree." The kind staff at Shakertown will ensure all donations are directed to the Preserve.

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