Paul R. Humphreys
(August 7, 1915 - October 20, 2012)

Paul Richard Humphreys, 97, of Huntington, went to be with his Lord Saturday, October 20, 2012 in the Emogene Dolen Jones Hospice House. He was a charter member of the Woodlands Retirement Community where he lived for the past 16 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jay and Hattie Rood Humphreys; by his sisters, Mabel Myers and Esther Trent; and by his brothers, James and Henry Humphreys. He is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Murdock Humphreys. He was preceded in death by his wives, Margaret Wagstaff Humphreys and Christine Perry Humphreys. He and Christine (his beloved wife of 57 years) are survived by their four children: Paula Ridgway (husband Mark), David Humphreys (wife Gloria), Jo Austin (husband Tad), Brian Humphreys (wife Vicki). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren: Allison Inwards, Justin Ridgway, Kate Rees, Kelly Ridgway, Alex Nelson, Kimberly Martin, Nicholas Wesol, Danielle Austin, Sean Austin, Emma Humphreys, Evan Humphreys, Brennan Humphreys. In addition, he is survived by 7 great-grandchildren: Jonathan Inwards, Marianne Inwards, Isabel Rees, Jacob Nelson, Jay Nelson, Beckett Wesol, Quinn Wesol. He is survived by 4 stepchildren: Carol Morganski (husband Paul), Jan Harvey (husband Dan), Schuler Murdock (wife Kathy. daughter Melissa), Paul Murdock (wife Tammy). In addition, he is survived by his devoted nephew, Paul Myers (wife Diane) and by his devoted niece, Becky Davis (husband Jerry). Paul lived a very active life. His careers included having worked in management for the C & O Railroad in Huntington and for the National Railway Adjustment Board in Chicago. He was active in the Republican Party, including serving as co-chairman of the local Citizens for President Eisenhower. He was a very active member of the Gideons International and the International Order of Oddfellows where he ascended to the position of Grand Master of WV. He also served on several boards, such as the Huntington City Mission, plus he was elected to the Huntington Park Commission. Paul attended Baptist Churches (where he enjoyed teaching), including spending many years at Baptist Temple in Huntington. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Klingel Carpenter Mortuary by the Rev. Keith Wiebe. Interment will follow in Spring Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons International or Hospice of Huntington.