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Richard Humphrey Obituary
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1944-2017
Richard C. Humphrey, 72, of Huntsville, Texas passed away suddenly on March 11, 2017.
He leaves behind his wife Barbara of 40 years, a daughter Susan Wheaton (Paul), a son Sam Humphrey, and a daughter Jennifer Collier (Keith). He is also survived by a brother Stewart Humphrey (Linda) two sisters Mary Ethel Tyson (Dan) and Sandra Turner (Wayne), five grandchildren, four great grandchildren and numerous nephews. Richard was preceded in death by his father Richard Lee, mother Margaret, and grandson Blaine.
Richard was a very successful entrepreneur with an avid love for golfing and boating. He started many successful businesses in his lifetime including Gray Mechanical of Houston TX and Arc Electric of Chesapeake, VA and held the position of COO of IES in Houston TX.
Visitation with the family will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 16, 2017, with funeral services beginning at 3:00 PM in the chapel of Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home in Huntsville, Texas. Graveside services immediately following the service at Mayes Addition of Oakwood Cemetery in Huntsville, Texas.
Full obituary may be viewed and memorial condolences made to the family at www.shmfh.com.
Sam Houston Memorial Funeral Home - Huntsville, 936-291-7300
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Steve Jurasek
March 10, 2020
Richard was truly a visionary in the construction industry. He was a true leader, sometimes too quick to react but always fair. He was also a mentor who could identify opportunities, provide a strategy and guidance. He garnered admiration and respect for his love of striving for excellence. His passing is truly a loss.
Brian Franc
April 5, 2017
Richard was a man of genuine class, a man that I highly respected and admired. I truly enjoyed the short time I got to know Richard while he experienced his love of boats. My prayers and thoughts go out to his wife, Barbara, his daughters and son, and Richard's entire family and friends. You will be missed but never forgotten!
Wayne Rachlen
March 16, 2017
Dear Barbara and family,
I am shocked and saddened to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
YL
March 15, 2017
The loss of a mate and father can be devastating, may God supply you with the power beyond normal to sustain you during this time of grief. 2 Corinthians 4:7
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