
Roy Lee Embs, age 78, of Wisemantown Road in Irvine, passed away Saturday, January 25, 2025, at the Marcum and Wallace Hospital following a long illness. He was born May 1, 1946 in Estill County and was the son of the late Herbert and Lucille Witt Embs. He retired from CSX where he worked as an Engineer. He loved his family and fishing, and he had lived in Estill County all his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Lavon Scrivner Embs, and he is survived by:
1 daughter: Shaye Roberts (Robbie) - Estill Co.
1 sister: Henrietta Nyffler - Indiana
1 brother: Scottie Embs - Estill Co.
2 grandchildren: Rachael Roberts (Nick) and Ratisha Puckett (Jacob)
4 great grandchildren: Brennan Tuttle, Lukas Puckett, Shelby Puckett, and Taylor Puckett
Special sister-in-law: Tammy Pewitt
In addition to his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Shelby Embs, Herby Embs, and Johnny “Hot Dog” Embs.
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 29, 12 PM, at the Warren F. Toler Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Kevin Turpin and Bro. Doug Baker officiating. Burial will be at the White Oak Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6 to 9 PM.
Pallbearers: Brennan Tuttle, Lukas Puckett, Jacob Puckett, Nick Fitzpatrick, Brandon Prewitt, and Eric Prewitt
Honorary Pallbearers: Jeff Hix, Larry Honchell, Ronnie Mays, Mark Metcalf, Clay Tussey, Donald “Dog Tick” McIntosh, all of his Fishing Buddies, Railroad Family, and Nephews and Nieces