Charlotte Martin, director of Smith Funeral Home in Morgantown, says Embry died Thursday night. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Embry announced his impending retirement earlier this year but traveled while undergoing treatment to Frankfort during the legislative session so he could cast votes.
Embry formally submitted his resignation letter Monday to Senate President Robert Stivers. Embry was first elected to the Senate in 2014. He previously served in the House.