Johnathon Embry

JADE EMBRY, 43, of Arthur, IL, formerly of Arcola, IL passed away at 5:58 A.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at his residence in Arthur, IL.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 26, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. at the Edwards Funeral Home. Rev. Mervin Helmuth will officiate. Burial will be in the Arcola Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral.

Jade was born on July 22, 1972 in Paris, IL. He was a son to Richard L. Sr. and Anna Jean (Burns) Embry. He married Tina Humphrey on February 19, 1994 in Arcola, IL.

He is survived by his wife, Tina Embry of Arthur, IL, three children, David Embry, Jonathan Embry Jr. and Nicholas Embry all of Arthur, IL, one grandson, Brody Embry, one granddaughter, Cali Faye, his mother Anna Embry of Arcola, IL, one brother, Josh Embry, two sisters, Brandy Garrett and Jean Anne Embry and her special friend Dave Schrock, and two nephews, Rick and Tyler.

He was preceded in death by his father, one brother Richard Embry Jr., and his grandparents, Charles and Margaret Embry and Richard and Zelma Burns.

Jade worked as an electrician for 20 years, having worked for Ruben’s Mechanicals and Omer’s Mechanicals.

Jade enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.

Memorials may be made to Jade’s family to help pay for funeral expenses.

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