Hubert "Bert" Embry, Jr., 82, Hope

Hubert “Bert” Embry, Jr., 82, of Hope, Indiana, formerly of Beaver Dam, Kentucky, passed from this earthly life on March 26, 2026 in Columbus, Indiana.

Hubert was born at home in Horse Branch, Kentucky to Gertha Ferguson and Hubert Embry Sr. on July 3, 1943. He spent most of his childhood living in Kentucky and spent his adult years in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky. He worked at various jobs over the years, retiring from Caterpillar in 2003. After that he worked part-time at WalMart and became affectionately known as The Candy Man as he kept the candy aisle stocked and organized.

Bert enjoyed fishing, gardening, Louisville basketball, and spending time with family. He especially loved the time he spent working with his son building the cabin at his small farm. Some of his favorite times were when the grands and great-grands came to the farm to ride horses, play in the creek, hunt eggs, play games, and eat. Bert was very proud to have been successful and active in the AA process for many years. He achieved sobriety in 1990 and since then has sponsored numerous souls, guiding them to achieve their sobriety goals as well.

Bert is survived by his long-time girlfriend, Joanie Land and his loyal dog Buddy of Hope, Indiana. Also surviving are two daughters, Pamela (Dwayne) Bratcher and Cathy (Matt) Calloway all of Hartford, Kentucky; bonus children Josh (Alyssa) Land and Joe (Laura) Land of Indiana, and Molly (Jamie Cluesman) Land of Virginia; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one bonus grandson, sister, Jerrie O’Brien, ex-wife, Mavis Embry, and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death were his parents, a son, Richard Thad Embry, and a brother, Charles Erwin Maiden.

Bert has always had faith in God. He had been attending The Ville Church in Shelbyville, Indiana for several years. He was proudly baptized there in October 2025.

Following cremation, the funeral will be held at The Ville Church on Saturday, April 11, 2026. Family and friends may call from 12 to 2 p.m. with the service at 2 p.m. with Pastor Max Southern officiating. Norman Funeral Home was entrusted to assist the family with arrangements.

A Time of Remembrance will be held at New Assembly Church in Hartford, Kentucky from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 18, 2026. Please come and share your memories of this wonderful man. Final interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Hartford, Kentucky. Danks Funeral Home has the honor to care for the family at this service.

Bert loved his dogs over the years, so please, in lieu of flowers or memorial gifts, make a donation to your local animal shelter in his name, or donate to the ALS Association at ALS.org in honor of his son.