William "Billy Joe" Embry

William Joseph “Billy Joe” Embry, age 68, of Buffalo, passed away Wednesday August 20, 2025, at his residence.

An Army veteran, he took pride in his work as a carpenter and as a very social person enjoyed spending time with friends and family, pitching horse shoes and floating the river.

Billy Joe was preceded in death by his mother, Joann Skaggs DeSpain; his father, Talmage Embry and two sisters, Susie Embry and Linda Skaggs.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret Embry of Campbellsville; three daughters, Brandy (Blake) Robertson of Greensburg, Tessie (Mike) Hepworth of Buffalo and Josie Embry of Campbellsville; four sisters, Debra Johnson, Lisa (Lee) Ashley, Kathy (Dave) Dulak and Chrissy DeSpain; a brother, Darrell (Karen) Embry; two grandchildren, Mason Robertson and Kane Robertson and his father, Orval Odell DeSpain.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, August 28, at Bennett-Bertram Funeral Home in Hodgenville with Bro. Neal Price officiating.  Burial will follow in Pleasant Ridge Separate Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and after 9 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

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