William Earl Embrey

1940 - 2026

William Earl Embrey obituary, 1940-2026, Heathsville, VA

William Earl Embrey

1940 - 2026

BORN

1940

DIED

2026

William Embrey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 16, 2026.
William Earl "Buddy" Embrey, 85 of Heathsville, VA passed away on Jan. 14, 2026 at his home.

He was born on Nov. 8, 1940 in Fauquier County, VA a son of the late Ashby Earl "Bud" Embrey and Hazel Ernestine Messick Embrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Della Chapman Embrey; and his son, William Jefferies "Jeff" Embrey.

Buddy served in the National Guard from 1961 until 1965. He was successful in various retail businesses during his lifetime in Fauquier and Northumberland Counties, Virginia. He had served as a Director on the Midland Christian Academy Board and was a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Reedville, VA where he served as Trustee and Finance Chairman.

He is survived by his son Michael Todd Embrey and his wife Becky of Catlett, VA; stepsons- Sam Frazier, Remington, VA and Ricky Frazier, Sumerduck, VA; his sister, Betty Embrey Hickey, Richmond, VA; grandchildren, Jeffery (Amanda) and John Embrey and Sarah Embrey; one great grandson, Greyson Embrey; and his niece, Elizabeth Trekas, Richmond.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 23 at 2:00 PM at Midland Church of the Brethren Cemetery, 10434 Old Carolina Road, Midland, VA 22728.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethany United Methodist Church, PO Box 77, 454 Main St., Reedville, VA 22539 or to the charity of the donor's choice.

Online condolences may be made at www.moserfuneralhome.com.

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233 Broadview Avenue, Warrenton, VA 20186

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