Russel D. Humphrey 1945-2024
HUBBARD — Russel D. Humphrey, 79, died Monday evening, Dec. 16, 2024, at Burton Health Care Center.
He was born Feb. 15, 1945, in Philippi, W.Va., a son of Dorsey and Norma Haddix Humphrey.
Mr. Humphrey served as a combat medic in the United States Army. He was a member of Disabled American Veterans, Vietnam War Veterans and the Vietnam Memorial Wall Fund. He was a diesetter for Howell Industries for over 35 years.
Russel leaves his wife of 38 years, the former Nancy L. Edwards, whom he married July 2, 1986; a son, Wayne B. Humphrey of Philippi, W.Va.; two daughters, Rebecca J. Houy and her husband, Fritz of Hubbard, and Dianne M. Humphrey and her fiance, Ed Adams of Liberty; two stepdaughters, Kimberly Diamond and her husband, Ray of Hubbard, and Melissa Perline of Hilliard; two brothers, Butch Humphrey and Larry Humphrey, both of Philippi, W.Va.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Family and friends may call 10 to 11 a.m., with funeral services to follow at 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024, at the Kelley-Cummins Funeral Home, with Pastor David Coxson officiating.
Interment will be in Hubbard Union Cemetery.
Please visit www.kcummins.com to view this obituary and send condolences to the family.
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