Raymond Embro

Raymond Joseph Embro of Commerce, TX passes away suddenly and unexpectedly, at the age of 69, on November 13th, 2024. Ray was a loving husband, father, and grandpa, who was known throughout his community. He and his wife, Sheri Embro, were together for 38 years and created a life full of love with children and grandchildren who adore him. 

Raymond Embro, 69, born on November 29, 1954, in Monterey Park, California, the son of Joseph and Grace Embro. He grew up in La Puente, California, and after high school he worked with his dad in the used car business. After leaving the car business, Ray spent 30 years traveling the highways and backroads of America as a truck and eventually owned and operated his own trucking company named Backstreet Trucking.

Ray met his "A1 Wife" in 1987, Sheri, who was a successful single mother at the time. He became a loving father to his two stepchildren, Kristen and Katy. Ray and Sheri went on to have a son and daughter together, Ray Jr., named after himself and Grace named after his late mother.

During Ray's years in the trucking industry, His father Joseph Embro moved to Texas and became a respected property owner and manager. When his dad became Ill, Ray gave up trucking and moved his family from California to Texas to help care for his father. During this time, Ray learned about property ownership and management. He and his wife Sheri eventually started their own property ownership company named American Eagle Properties. 

Although Ray never served in the United States Military, he had the utmost respect for those who served and was proud to fly the American flag every day. This was evident in the name selected for his new property management company as well as his love of collecting eagle statues. 

His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren who adore him. Ray supported his grandchildren in all their activities and loved to teach them valuable skills such as working with tools and property repairs. 

Ray is survied by his loving wife, Sheri Embro; his son and wife - Ray Jr. and Shelbie Embro, and their children - Mathew Embro and Rachel Embro; his daughter and her husband - Grace and Marcus Lane and her daughter - Isabella Neel-Embro; His stepdaughter and her husband - Kristen and Craig Harper, and her son Sal Guzman Jr.; His stepdaughter Katy McCormick and her children - Kenny McCormick and Brooklyn McCormick; and his loving sister, Kathleen Beverley. He was proceeded in death by his parents, Joseph and Grace Embro. 

Section 26 is where the graveside service will be held.