Warren Grant Emory, 70, of Asheville, passed away on January 1, 2026. He was born on October 9, 1955, in Buncombe County, and was a son to the late Billy and Catherine Whitt Emory.

Warren was a retired truck driver who loved life and having a good time with family and friends. He loved the Lord and had a great sense of humor.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Patrick and Boyd Emory.

Warren is survived by his daughter, Natalie Canipe (Nathan); son, Brian Emory (Brandy); sister, Deborah Morris; brother, Steve Emory (Judy); grandchildren Hudson Canipe, Jase Emory, and Payton Neria.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday January 6, 2026, in the Robbie Capps Memorial Chapel of Blue Ridge Funeral and Cremation Service. Reverend Philip Emory will officiate. Burial will follow in Ivy Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.blueridgefuneralservice.org.