of St. Joe, AR

November 15, 1947 - June 30, 2023

John Albert Emry, age 75, of St. Joe, Arkansas passed away Friday, June 30, 2023 at his home.

John was born November 15, 1947 in Ft. Monmouth, New Jersey to Albert and Ivory (McClure) Emry. He had lived in the area for the past nineteen years, coming here from Memphis, Tennessee. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Mountain View. While in Memphis he served as a Shelby County Sheriff. He was also with the DeSoto County Mississippi Canine Search and Rescue. He finished his career working security at Ranger Boats. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Mr. Emry is survived by his wife, Polly, of the home; two sons, John Albert Emry Jr, (Jennifer) of Superior, Montana; James Daniel Emry of St. Joe; his sister, Frances Wilson of Memphis; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and three nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Patricia Bell.

A graveside service will be 10:00 am Friday, July 7, 2023 at Layton Cemetery in Yellville with Father Timothy Geckel officiating. Military honors will be provided by the United States Army.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105

Arrangements are by Roller-Burns Funeral Home in Yellville.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Burns Funeral Home
725 North Panther Ave.
Yellville, AR  72687
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com