Abbey Austin Embury

Embury, Abbey Austin- Age 76, of Deerfield Township, died Tuesday, September 16, 2003 at Genesys Health Park, Grand Blanc.  Funeral services will be held 1 PM Friday, September 19, 2003 at Sharp Funeral Homes; Linden Chapel, 209 E. Broad St., Linden.  Burial in Evergreen Cemetery, Grand Blanc.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home from 6-9PM Wednesday and 1-9PM Thursday.  Those desiring may make contributions to the Linden Lions Club, Leader Dogs for the Blind, Linden or Argentine United Methodist Church.  Mr. Embury was born June 8, 1927 in Deerfield Township, where he had resided his entire life, the son of Clifford and Verda (Abbey) Embury.  He retired in 1993 from the U.S. Postal Service, Fenton office with 39 years of service as a rural carrier. He was a member of the Linden Lions Club and Genesee Valley 2 Cylinder Club.  He was an avid gardener and enjoyed baseball and hockey.  Surviving are: mother, Verda Embury; 4 children, Dan and wife Marta Embury of Davison, Tim Embury of Morrice, Kimberly and husband Terry Bishop of Killeen, TX, Eric Embury and fiancee Andrea of Corunna; 7 grandchildren, Nicholas, Bryan, Bethany, Tim, Hope, Elizabeth, Joseph; nieces and nephews; former wife and his children's mother, Shirley Embury.  He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford.  The family wishes to express their thanks to Genesys, Fenton Extended Care, DVA Ambulance and Livingston County EMS.  Friends may share their online condolences with the family at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.