Garry Humphress
Garry Allen Humphress, 87, of Columbia, Kentucky, son of the late Lee A. Humphress and Estelle Hovious Humphress was born October 16th, 1936, in Columbia, KY, and departed this life on December 24th, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.
Garry united in marriage to Ms. Eleanor Yevonne Humphress on April 20th, 1957. She survives.
Garry was a retired cabinet maker. He manufactured cherry furniture for 61 years. He enjoyed mowing and spending time outdoors. Garry has loved singing gospel music since 1975 and has been singing with the Living Waters Gospel Group for over 18 years. He professed faith in Christ and was a dedicated member of Mt. Zion Church of God for many years. He was a school bus driver for the Adair County School System for 27 years.
Besides his wife, Garry is survived by:
Two sons: Timmy Humphress and his wife, Tammy, of Columbia; and Todd Humphress and his wife, Jill, of Elk Horn
Three grandchildren: Matthew Humphress of Columbia; Daniel Humphress and his wife, Kaci, of Columbia; and Nick Humphress and his wife, Brooke, of Elk Horn
Five great-grandchildren: McKenzie Humphress of Columbia; Emma Burton of Columbia; Rhett Humphress of Columbia; Blaine Humphress of Columbia; and Linny Humphress of Elk Horn
A host of other relatives and friends
He was preceded in death by:
One sister and two brothers: Imogene Dudgeon, Blue Humphress, and Harold Humphress
VISITATION: Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville.
FUNERAL: Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at 11:00 am at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Harden Cemetery. Bro. Jake Eldridge and Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating.
PALLBEARERS: Matthew Humphress, Daniel Humphress, Nick Humphress, Stan Curry, Ronnie Humphress, and Darrel Dudgeon
HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Living Waters Gospel Group, Wendell Rainwater, William Blair, Larry Wilson, and Robert Campbell
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and Harden Cemetery and can be made at the funeral home.
The staff of Auberry Funeral Home would like to thank the family for entrusting us with the care and arrangements of Mr. Garry Humphress at our funeral home. May God bless you during this difficult time.
