"Sue, So sorry. He was such a true gentleman and an inspiration to all who knew him well. He will be missed. My thoughts are with you."
In loving memory of
Wilbur V. Humphrey
June 6, 2014
Wilbur Vaughn Humphrey, age 93, of 2130 Harrison, formerly of 331 Hwy 57, Quincy, died Friday June 6, 2014 at 3:17 pm in Good Samaritan Home.
He was born May 2, 1921 in Ewing, Missouri, the son of Joseph Benjamin and Ethel P. Vaughn Humphrey. On December 27, 1941, he married Verna Hannah Schafer in Palmyra, Missouri. She preceded him in death on September 15, 2004.
Mr. Humphrey was a member of Bluff Hall Evangelical Free Church and the Adams County Coon Hunters. He was retired from the Electric Wheel Company.
Survivors include three sons, Ron (Millie) Humphrey of Quincy, IL, Bob (Susan) Humphrey of Quincy, and Bill (Kris) Humphrey of Quincy; a daughter, Susan (Ron) Arnold of Meyer, IL; six grandchildren: Leanne (Eli) Lustgarten of St. Louis, MO, Kristopher (Tammy) Humphrey of Quincy; Stephanie Tobias of Quincy, IL, and Erin Humphrey of Quincy, Jennnifer Vincent of Austin, TX and Meredith Humphrey, of Quincy; 11 great grandchildren, Abigayle, Katie and Hannah Cain, Allison, Neely and Landon Humphrey, Alex and Sam Lustgarten, Brielle and Bradyn Vincent, and Kash Miller; two step grandchildren Rick Jones, Ewing, MO, Vickie Henry, Swansea, IL ; and numerous step great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers Olin, Joseph, Kenneth, Raymond, Howard and Leonard Humphrey, and a sister, Dorothy Buxman, and a step grandson, Rodney Jones.
Graveside Services: 10 am Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Quincy Memorial Park with Chaplain James Riley officiating.
Visitation: There will be no visitation but friends are invited to the service.
Memorials: Good Samaritan Home, Bluff Hall EFCA or Blessing Hospice
Website: www.hansenspear.com
Hansen-Spear Funeral Directors are in charge of arrangements.
Tributes
"Bill & Bob, Sending condolences to you and your entire family. Mark and I think of your father fondly and feel blessed to have know such a fine upstanding man, and just how much of that he bestowed to the both of you. We will pray for peace and comfort for all of you during this difficult time. God Bless...."
"I'm so happy to have know such a wonderful man with such wonderful kids! Even though for such a short time. My deepest sympathy to all his family. May peace be with you. Thank you for being such a special person Wilbur. Sincerely, Mary Jane Stahr Springfield, IL"
"Bill & Kris, So very sorry to hear that Wilber had recently passed away. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Your Friends, The Dittmer family"
"RIP Uncle Wilbur"
"RIP dad, I love and miss you so!"