Donald R. Humphreys

In loving memory of our cherished dad and papaw, Don Humphreys. He was 85 years old, born on Valentine’s Day in 1938. His life was full of kindness and unwavering love. With a heart of gold, he would lend a helping hand to family, friends, neighbors and even strangers. He would always greet anyone he met with a big bright smile. He was a true testament of a hardworking, honest man. Don found tremendous joy on the farm, working from sunrise to sunset. He enjoyed being on a tractor and working the fields, no matter how hot it was. Beyond family, his love extended to his Quality Sportswear community, sewing bonds of love and support alike into the stitches he crafted. Proud of his role as papaw, his joy soared even higher as great-papaw. He and his great grand-babies shared many special moments, from high fives to playful attempts to swipe his cane, which have became cherished memories. His parting leaves an irreplaceable void, but we hold onto the belief that it's not goodbye; it's a heartfelt "I'll see you later." Papaw Don, we love you endlessly and thank you for a lifetime filled with love. Please join us in prayer as we navigate life without the rock of our family. Preceded in death by: wife - Virgelia Humphreys, wife - Rinda Humphreys, son - Robert “Varnell” Humphreys, parents - Taylor Blair and Roberta Walker Humphreys, sisters - Barbara Faye Humphreys and Geraldine Shanahan, brothers - Walker, Toodlie, Big’en, Gwain, Murrell, and Lynn Humphreys. Survived by: daughter and son in law - Dawn and Mike Thompson, son and son in law - Blake Humphreys and Paul Larsen, grandchildren - Matthew Roberts, Kayla and husband Jeremie Green, Thomas Lawhorn, Aidan and Camille Larsen-Humphreys, great grand children Lincoln and Harlan Green, brother Glenn, sister - Janice and husband Marvin Frisbie, sisters in law - Elsie, Ruth and Ida Humphreys, and Bea Henry. We would love to include all his nieces and nephews that he enjoyed spending time with on Sundays at mamaw Humphreys. We are extremely thankful for the staff at NHC in Athens that took such extraordinary care of him his last few days here. Receiving of friends will be Sunday, January 14, 2024 from 4:00pm-6:00pm in the chapel of Kyker Funeral Home, Sweetwater. Funeral will follow at 6:00 PM. ** Interment will be Sunday, 02:00 PM, January 21, 2024 at the Sweetwater Memorial Park.** Kyker Funeral Home is honored to serve the Humphrey Family.

Donald R. Humphreys

February 14, 1938 - January 12, 2024