Donald Gordon Humphrey Sr., 89, f Oakdale, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born November 20, 1931 in Joetown, a son of the late Herbert H. Humphrey and Corabell Snider Humphrey.
Don graduated from Mannington High School in 1950, and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force. After serving as a medical technician during the Korean Conflict, he was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
In 1953 he married Gladys Louise Rohm of Gypsy. Flourishing together until her passing in July 1996.
Don was retired from Thompson's in Worthington after 37 years of service as a small-engine repairman. Earlier, he was employed by a local coal mine and the County of Harrison, WV.
He was a member of the Oakdale Church and a Trustee for the Oakdale Cemetery. He enjoyed farming, playing cards, sporting events and his family. A quiet, loving and generous father, grandfather and friend.
Don is survived by his devoted companion of 24 years, Fara Mae Webb, his four sons, Donald Humphrey Jr. (Joyce) of Grafton, Rodney Humphrey (Deb Blare) of Shinnston, Jeffrey Humphrey (Ellajean) of Fairmont, and Jason Humphrey of Mannington. Also surviving, his only daughter, Denise Satterfield (Mike) of Worthington.
Don's three half-sisters; Barbara Humphrey of Clarksburg, Hazel Humphrey of Harrisville, and Ava Smith (Steven) of West Union also survive.
Don's living lineage include one brother-in-law, Don Rohm of Gypsy and one sister-in-law, Joan Rohm of Clarksburg, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Helen Kerns Humphrey, one sister, Marvel Jean Zirkle and husband Bill, and his only brother Robert Humphrey and wife, Marilyn.
Friends and family will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a funeral service following at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dan Adkins officiating. Interment will be at the Oakdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in his name.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.harmerfuneralhome.com
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston WV.
Don graduated from Mannington High School in 1950, and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force. After serving as a medical technician during the Korean Conflict, he was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
In 1953 he married Gladys Louise Rohm of Gypsy. Flourishing together until her passing in July 1996.
Don was retired from Thompson's in Worthington after 37 years of service as a small-engine repairman. Earlier, he was employed by a local coal mine and the County of Harrison, WV.
He was a member of the Oakdale Church and a Trustee for the Oakdale Cemetery. He enjoyed farming, playing cards, sporting events and his family. A quiet, loving and generous father, grandfather and friend.
Don is survived by his devoted companion of 24 years, Fara Mae Webb, his four sons, Donald Humphrey Jr. (Joyce) of Grafton, Rodney Humphrey (Deb Blare) of Shinnston, Jeffrey Humphrey (Ellajean) of Fairmont, and Jason Humphrey of Mannington. Also surviving, his only daughter, Denise Satterfield (Mike) of Worthington.
Don's three half-sisters; Barbara Humphrey of Clarksburg, Hazel Humphrey of Harrisville, and Ava Smith (Steven) of West Union also survive.
Don's living lineage include one brother-in-law, Don Rohm of Gypsy and one sister-in-law, Joan Rohm of Clarksburg, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Helen Kerns Humphrey, one sister, Marvel Jean Zirkle and husband Bill, and his only brother Robert Humphrey and wife, Marilyn.
Friends and family will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a funeral service following at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dan Adkins officiating. Interment will be at the Oakdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in his name.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.harmerfuneralhome.com
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston WV.
Donald Gordon Humphrey Sr., 89, f Oakdale, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at Ruby Memorial Hospital in Morgantown. He was born November 20, 1931 in Joetown, a son of the late Herbert H. Humphrey and Corabell Snider Humphrey.
Don graduated from Mannington High School in 1950, and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force. After serving as a medical technician during the Korean Conflict, he was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
In 1953 he married Gladys Louise Rohm of Gypsy. Flourishing together until her passing in July 1996.
Don was retired from Thompson's in Worthington after 37 years of service as a small-engine repairman. Earlier, he was employed by a local coal mine and the County of Harrison, WV.
He was a member of the Oakdale Church and a Trustee for the Oakdale Cemetery. He enjoyed farming, playing cards, sporting events and his family. A quiet, loving and generous father, grandfather and friend.
Don is survived by his devoted companion of 24 years, Fara Mae Webb, his four sons, Donald Humphrey Jr. (Joyce) of Grafton, Rodney Humphrey (Deb Blare) of Shinnston, Jeffrey Humphrey (Ellajean) of Fairmont, and Jason Humphrey of Mannington. Also surviving, his only daughter, Denise Satterfield (Mike) of Worthington.
Don's three half-sisters; Barbara Humphrey of Clarksburg, Hazel Humphrey of Harrisville, and Ava Smith (Steven) of West Union also survive.
Don's living lineage include one brother-in-law, Don Rohm of Gypsy and one sister-in-law, Joan Rohm of Clarksburg, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Helen Kerns Humphrey, one sister, Marvel Jean Zirkle and husband Bill, and his only brother Robert Humphrey and wife, Marilyn.
Friends and family will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a funeral service following at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dan Adkins officiating. Interment will be at the Oakdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in his name.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.harmerfuneralhome.com
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston WV.
Don graduated from Mannington High School in 1950, and immediately joined the U.S. Air Force. After serving as a medical technician during the Korean Conflict, he was honorably discharged with the rank of staff sergeant.
In 1953 he married Gladys Louise Rohm of Gypsy. Flourishing together until her passing in July 1996.
Don was retired from Thompson's in Worthington after 37 years of service as a small-engine repairman. Earlier, he was employed by a local coal mine and the County of Harrison, WV.
He was a member of the Oakdale Church and a Trustee for the Oakdale Cemetery. He enjoyed farming, playing cards, sporting events and his family. A quiet, loving and generous father, grandfather and friend.
Don is survived by his devoted companion of 24 years, Fara Mae Webb, his four sons, Donald Humphrey Jr. (Joyce) of Grafton, Rodney Humphrey (Deb Blare) of Shinnston, Jeffrey Humphrey (Ellajean) of Fairmont, and Jason Humphrey of Mannington. Also surviving, his only daughter, Denise Satterfield (Mike) of Worthington.
Don's three half-sisters; Barbara Humphrey of Clarksburg, Hazel Humphrey of Harrisville, and Ava Smith (Steven) of West Union also survive.
Don's living lineage include one brother-in-law, Don Rohm of Gypsy and one sister-in-law, Joan Rohm of Clarksburg, eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and three step-great grandchildren, also numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother, Helen Kerns Humphrey, one sister, Marvel Jean Zirkle and husband Bill, and his only brother Robert Humphrey and wife, Marilyn.
Friends and family will be received at Harmer Funeral Home on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM with a funeral service following at 1:00 PM with Pastor Dan Adkins officiating. Interment will be at the Oakdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the American Cancer Society in his name.
Online memories and condolences may be shared at www.harmerfuneralhome.com
A service of Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston WV.
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