William "Bill" Embree

Mr. William Earl “Bill” Embree, age 77, of Richmond, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Compassionate Care Center.

Mr. Embree, the son of the late Boyd Embree and Euna Lamb Combs, was born in Hamilton, Ohio, on September 26, 1944. He retired from EKU as a Custodian. He loved to attend and work at his church, Trinity Full Gospel. His favorite pastime was spent with his neighbor and nephew, Phillip, going out to eat and being together.

Survivors include: his brother: Arthur Dale Embree; his half-brother: Oscar Combs; his half-sister: Betty Jean Rothermel; his adopted sister: Beverly French; his nephews and nieces: Regina White, Robin Combs, Phillip Combs, Amanda Combs, Scott Boswell, Josh Rothermel, Michael Rothermel, Tyler Combs, Ryan Combs and Aiden Rothermel, and two half sisters-in-law: Eula Combs and Terry Pearson.

Bill was also preceded in death by his half-brothers: Bobby Combs, Donald R. Combs, Dilce Junior Combs, Paul Combs and Dillard W. Combs, and his half-sister Mary Jane Combs.

Funeral Services were conducted Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Combs, Parsons & Collins Funeral Home.