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Merle L. Embleton, retired businessman

November 17, 2020

Merle L. Embleton, 84, passed away Friday morning, Nov. 13, 2020, at the Country Rest Home in Greenwood.

Merle was born at the family home in Greenwood March 3, 1936, to John and Martha Embleton. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife of 53 years, Inez Ann Embleton; siblings Paula Embleton, Jay Embleton and infant sister, Bertha Embleton; and son-in-law Lyle F. Hamilton. 

He is survived by four children: Merle Eugene “Gene” (Sharon) Embleton of Harrington, Jay Rodney Embleton (Kathy) of Greenwood, Jerry Lynn Embleton (Wendy) of Milford, and Sydney Hamilton of Harrington; brother Manford “Dickie” Embleton; and sisters Dorothy “Dottie” Yoder and Thelma “Tootie” Clegg. He was proud Pop-pop to 11 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

He was past owner or partner in many businesses, including Nanticoke Homes, The Marble Works, Yoder’s Dutch Oven and Embleton’s Gifts and Bake Shop. He loved traveling, his motorcycles and planes, and most of all, music. He was happiest when he was singing or listening to his favorite groups.

He served for many years on the board of Christian Fellowship Mission, an outreach to Haiti, and was a member and faithful supporter of the Greenwood Mennonite Church. 

Graveside service will be Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m., at Greenwood Mennonite Cemetery.  Celebration of Life service will follow at 3 p.m. at Greenwood Mennonite School, Mennonite School Road, Greenwood. COVID-19 protocol will be observed.

Online condolences may be sent to www.pippinfuneralhome.com.

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