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MASTER SERGEANT LARRY DEAN HUMPHREY

MASTER SERGEANT LARRY DEAN HUMPHREY obituary, Knoxville, TN

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LARRY HUMPHREY Obituary

HUMPHREY, MASTER SERGEANT LARRY DEAN - born October 2, 1955, departed this life after a battle with lung cancer on September 2, 2013. Larry joined the army in 1972 and retired in 1993 after serving with the 101st Airborne Division and 1st Infantry Division Forward. He was stationed at Shape, Belgium at NATO Headquarters for 5 years and served with the ROTC Headquarters at Ft. Knox and ROTC Instructor at Carson Newman University. After retirement in 1993 Larry went into the home improvement business in the Knoxville, TN, area. He was very active and well known for his work in construction. He was deacon at various churches over 10 years. He was a member of United Missionary Baptist Church. In 2004, Larry and his wife, April, formed the gospel group Anchor Holds Gospel Singers. Larry did sound for the group. April's mom, Lisa and her husband Brian sings with her. They have travelled many miles on the tour bus to spread God's word. They have made many friends and have seen many souls saved. Their song, "Are You Ready for The King" that was released nationally in July of this year. Preceeded in death by first wife of 28 years Charlotte Shelton Humphrey; father and mother, Rev. Frank T. and Euna Vee Humphrey; brother Eddie Humphrey and sister Frances Adams; grandparents; brother-in-law Cledus Shelton; father-in-law Rev. Brian Rush; sister-in-law Serena Shea Rush. Survived by April (Collins) Humphrey; daughters Misti and Richard Grace, Amy and Steven May, Amanda and Traye Cook. Katie and Nick Hill; son David Dean Humphrey; stepdaughter Emily and Carl Baker of Luncing, TN; sisters Brenda and Glen Owen and Linda and William T. Brooks; brothers Frank M. and Ann Humphrey and Gary and Debbie Humphrey; 15 grandchildren; mother-in-law Lisa (Rush) and Brian Sexton of Knoxville and father-in-law Kenneth and Penny Collins of New Tazewell. Service will be Thursday 8pm Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel, Rev. Doyle Wolfenbarger and Rev. Clyde Haynes officiating. Family and friends will meet 12:30pm at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel and proceed to Lynnhurst Cemetery for interment at 1pm. Honorary Pallbearears: Don Williams, Traye Cook, Nick Hill, Richard Grace, Bob Sparks, and Brian Sexton. Family will receive friends 5-8pm Thursday Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. www.mynattfh.com







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Published by Knoxville News Sentinel from Sep. 4 to Sep. 5, 2013.

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David Humphrey

January 19, 2019

I am the son of Lary and he was a good guy he died when i was 6. I didn't know him for that long but i miss him

Amanda Marlowe

September 11, 2013

I don't know the family but I wanted to stop in and say Master Sergeant, thank you for your service! You are a hero and now walking with the King. I'll keep the family in my thoughts and prayers.

George & Cyndi Brown

September 10, 2013

To the family of Larry Humphrey, we are heart broken to hear of your loss. We just found out. In our prayers.

Cathy Miracle

September 6, 2013

Absence of the body is presence with our Lord. God bless and comfort all of you. I remember that the Humphreys home was always wide open to all of the kids on Cluster Street. They were very loving people. What a wonderful reunion for him in Heaven.

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Campbell

September 6, 2013

We are so sorry to hear about Larry. Larry had done repair work at our home several times over the past years and also at our Son's home. Our thoughts and prayers are with Larry's family during this difficult time.

September 5, 2013

Im sorry for your loss!

Margaret Collins,James Irwin

September 5, 2013

April and family, I was so shocked to hear of his passing.I know it is such a challenge dealing with the next few months. I know your strong faith will bring you through.I have asked my church Carroll Hollow Baptist to pray for all of you. I love you all.

September 5, 2013

Hey, Misti and family. We were so sorry to hear about your Dad's death. I understand how hard this is for you. We are thinking about you and praying for God's love to comfort you. Sending our love....David and Kay Clabo

dale wyrick

September 5, 2013

Bless you Larry you saved this sinner with the word of Christ

Loetta Galyon

September 5, 2013

I am so sorry to hear about Larry's passing. Your family is in our prayers.

Grove Heights Baptist Church

September 5, 2013

May God Bless you during this time of sorrow. We are praying for the family.

Jim & Patricia Burch

September 5, 2013

May GOD comfort you and your family in this time of sorrow

Steve thompson

September 5, 2013

Would like to thank you for your service,to our country.Larry was a great man. April and your son are in our prayers.. Steve an Anna Thompson.

September 5, 2013

WE WERE SO SORRY TO LEARN OF LARRY'S DEATH HE WAS A VERY KIND MAN AND WILL BE MISSED. A FRIEND MIKE and PAT RALEY

Nina Goode

September 4, 2013

Deepest sympathy. Thoughts, prayers, and love sent your way.

Bubba Capps

September 4, 2013

My God be with you all in this time of need. My prayers are with you all. God will be with you call on him in this time. Proverbs 3 5-6

Smith Chapel Community Church

Jamie Casteel

September 4, 2013

Truly sorry for your loss. I love you Sissy and will be praying.

Ruthann Baker

September 4, 2013

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

gwen smith

September 4, 2013

with prayer and love:

gwen smith

Deidra Loyd

September 4, 2013

Your family is in my thoughts and prayers. I'm so sorry for your loss. God Bless your family.

Brandy Campbell

September 4, 2013

It's so heart breaking to have lost someone so soon. I'm so sorry for your families lose. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all!

Sidebrook Baptist Church

September 4, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Teasiah Hensley

September 4, 2013

You will forever be in my heart... April,Misty,Amy,Amanda,Katie and David , Sorry for your loss , I love you all

sarah canada

September 4, 2013

Gone but never forgotten

Tim & Kim PARROTT

September 4, 2013

I was blessed to know larry when his wife April joined our gospel group the Free Spirits Gospel Singers.We traveled for about a year on the road with them. After medical problems caused us to have to quit our group Larry and April keep singing for the Lord.He was a good man and loved the Lord and his family.You will truley be missed.

Arnold greene

September 4, 2013

We will miss this great soldier of our country and great soldier of God our prayers are with his family

April Houser-Mashburn

September 4, 2013

April, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I have you and your family in my prayers.

Dick & Sandy Chandler

September 4, 2013

Heaven is truly getting sweeter every day. We are praying for this dear family to have the peace of God during this difficult time. How wonderful to know that Larry is present with the Lord.

Kathy Farmer

September 4, 2013

RIP, Master Sergeant Humphrey. I did not know you, but I thank you for your service to America.

September 4, 2013

Our prayers are with your family in this diffucult time.

LeeAnn Mani and Chris Moyers

Sam & Mary Key

September 4, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

JACK & DIANE STANSBERRY

September 4, 2013

LARRY WILL BE MISSED BY MANY. HE TOUCHED OUR LIVES AS HE DID WHERE EVER HE WENT.GOD BLESS HIS FAMILY

September 4, 2013

You'll always be in my heart.... Ray and Stacey Sparks

September 4, 2013

patsy fitch

patsy fitch

September 4, 2013

april im so sorry, god be with you love you. patsy

Donna Ailey

September 4, 2013

Sorry for the loss of your love one.May God's arms embrace you and the family during this time of sorrow.

Karen, Ben and Kendahl Hancock

September 4, 2013

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Losing a father can be very hard as I have experienced but time will heal. God Bless the family left behind to grieve.

Sarah lewis

September 4, 2013

Sorry for your loss

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