Chief Warrant Officer CW3, Charles William “Bill” Humphrey, 68 years, a resident of Seneca Trail, Montrose, departed from this life into his Heavenly Home, March 12, 2016 at Davis Medical Center in Elkins, where he had been a patient for ten days. He was surrounded by love from his wife Cynthia.
Bill was born June 8, 1947 in Parsons, the son of the late Charles A. and Dorothy L. Heckler Humphrey. On March 21, 1970 at Red House, MD, he married the love of his life, Cynthia Edwards, who survives at home. They had celebrated forty-five years of marriage.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife Cynthia and their two beautiful children, Michele Humphrey of Dillard, GA and Charles Dwayne Humphrey and wife Lisa of Warsaw, NC; two grandchildren, Madison and Jackson Humphrey of Warsaw, NC; two sisters, Sheila Marsh and Al D’Arpe of Hambleton, Carol Smith and husband Charles of Pittsburgh, PA; three brothers, Edwin Evans and wife Lora of Hambleton, Brian K. Humphrey and wife Amy of Rosehill, VA, Charles “JR” Humphrey and wife Jessica of Beckley; one cousin raised as a brother and loved as one, James P. Waybright and Philopine Boulder Stone, Painsville, OH; a very special great niece, Nevaeh G. Burdock of Parsons; a very dear and special caregiver, Karen Russel of Kerens; along with many cousins, nieces and nephews. His cat “Mister Puff”. One half-brother, Ronald Heckler, preceded him in death.
He was an exceptional man, a wonderful loving husband, a loving and caring Dad and very proud of his children. His two grandchildren were the joy and pride of his life. A true and loyal friend and outstanding listener. Truly loved his sister Sheila, his cousin James Waybright, and his mother-in-law, Gwen Carr. His family was very special to him. Those who knew him always said what a good and caring man he was. Loved little children and especially babies, had a soft heart for the older people and animals, especially cats.
He worked his whole life and was a dedicated employee of whatever position he was working. In his youth, he worked at Steven’s Florist, Kingsford Manufacturing Co. Was in the United States Army for twenty-two years and six months, retired as CW3. Served three years in Vietnam, six years in Germany, Korea one year and several other short assignments, and retired from Fort Bragg, NC. Then worked at Scrivner Wholesale Foods as a fleet maintenance manager in NC, owned his own business for a while and returned to his home state where he worked at Colonial Millworks, Bevery and Canaan Valley Resort. While in the Army, he was awarded the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (10LC), Army Commendation Medal (20LC), Army Good Conduct Medal (5) National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, the following ribbons; Noncommissioned Officers Professional Development, Overseas Service and Saint Barbara Field Artillery Award.
He attended Parsons High School, and received his GED in Germany. He attended the Moore Methodist Church, loved going to gospels sings and working with his hands, building bird houses and most anything. Volunteered at the Tucker Co. Animal Shelter and was Treasurer of the Shelter Board. Loved old cars, especially, Chevy’s, loved to fish and walk in the Woods. Loved the hills of this state. Loved White House Cherry Ice Cream and all our cats, but especially his big boy “Mister Puff”
The family received friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Parsons on Tuesday from 5 to 8 p.m. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Wednesday, March 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. The Reverend David Fuller will officiate and interment will follow at the Leading Creek Primitive Baptist Cemetery at Montrose, WV, where the West Virginia Army National Guard Army Guard will conduct full military honors. The Lohr & Barb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements for Charles William “Bill” Humphrey. Condolences may be expressed to the family at; www.lohrbarbfuneralhome.com.
