1929
Ernest
2012
Ernest Elmer Humphreys
March 10, 1929 — January 24, 2012
Abingdon, Virginia - Ernest Elmer Humphreys, 82, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.
He was born March 10, 1929, son of the late George Hendricks, Sr. and Annie Glass Humphreys in Meadowview, VA. He was a graduate of Meadowview High School; had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an avid golfer. He worked for N&W Railroad and retired from Raytheon. He was a member of Abingdon Masonic Lodge #48 A.F.& A.M and attended Abingdon Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Bowers Humphreys; brothers, Glenn, Delmar, Paul, Leonard and George Humphreys, Jr.; sisters, Lila Virginia Humphreys, Gladys Faye Humphreys, Betty Lee Humphreys and Jean Yuhasz.
He is survived by daughter, Barbara Joyce "BJ" Graham and husband, Keith of Pulaski, VA; one very special grandson, Bryce Graham of VA Tech; sisters, Lavinia Cullip, Phyllis Price and husband, C.W. of Abingdon, Bertha "Bert" Parsons of Meadowview, VA; sisters-in-law, Mary Ruth Humphreys of Lynchburg, VA, Lois, Mary Ann and Phyllis Humphreys of Abingdon and a special friend, Donna Bailey.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Dr. Steven Pollard officiating. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service beginning at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday.
Private committal services will be held at Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Humphreys, John Humphreys, Phillip Humphreys, Rick Humphreys, Steve Parsons, Rob Cullip, C.W. Price, Matt White, and David Allen. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Prater, Joe Booth, Jr., Mike Humphreys, Elmer Hay, Ranny Humphreys, Mark Humphreys, Kenny Boardwine, Jim Cole, Jim Yates, Bill Webster, George Yuhasz, Bill Ferguson, Logan Allen, Lewis Smithers and friends of Raytheon.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Abingdon Baptist Church, 361 W. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 or Fellowship Baptist Food Pantry, P.O. Box 216, Meadowview, VA 24361.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.
The family of Ernest Humphreys is under the care of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700.
He was born March 10, 1929, son of the late George Hendricks, Sr. and Annie Glass Humphreys in Meadowview, VA. He was a graduate of Meadowview High School; had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an avid golfer. He worked for N&W Railroad and retired from Raytheon. He was a member of Abingdon Masonic Lodge #48 A.F.& A.M and attended Abingdon Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Margaret Bowers Humphreys; brothers, Glenn, Delmar, Paul, Leonard and George Humphreys, Jr.; sisters, Lila Virginia Humphreys, Gladys Faye Humphreys, Betty Lee Humphreys and Jean Yuhasz.
He is survived by daughter, Barbara Joyce "BJ" Graham and husband, Keith of Pulaski, VA; one very special grandson, Bryce Graham of VA Tech; sisters, Lavinia Cullip, Phyllis Price and husband, C.W. of Abingdon, Bertha "Bert" Parsons of Meadowview, VA; sisters-in-law, Mary Ruth Humphreys of Lynchburg, VA, Lois, Mary Ann and Phyllis Humphreys of Abingdon and a special friend, Donna Bailey.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, January 25, 2012 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Dr. Steven Pollard officiating. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Service beginning at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday.
Private committal services will be held at Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Greg Humphreys, John Humphreys, Phillip Humphreys, Rick Humphreys, Steve Parsons, Rob Cullip, C.W. Price, Matt White, and David Allen. Honorary pallbearers are Jim Prater, Joe Booth, Jr., Mike Humphreys, Elmer Hay, Ranny Humphreys, Mark Humphreys, Kenny Boardwine, Jim Cole, Jim Yates, Bill Webster, George Yuhasz, Bill Ferguson, Logan Allen, Lewis Smithers and friends of Raytheon.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Abingdon Baptist Church, 361 W. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 or Fellowship Baptist Food Pantry, P.O. Box 216, Meadowview, VA 24361.
Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook.
The family of Ernest Humphreys is under the care of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700.
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