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1936
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2018
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William Humphries Obituary
February 29, 1936 - February 26, 2018
Huntsville, AL- Dr. William R. "Randy" Humphries, 81, of Huntsville, AL, passed away at his home on Monday, February 26th. He was surrounded by his loving family until the end.
Randy devoted his professional life to NASA where he was an expert in thermal dynamics and life support systems and played an integral part in engineering Skylab, the Space Shuttle and the International Space Station. He retired from NASA in 2000 as the Director of Structures and Dynamics Lab at Marshall Spaceflight Center in Huntsville.
Throughout his life he enjoyed tennis, golf, fishing, softball, movies, reading, history, watching the Dallas Cowboys and spending time with his family. An aeronautical engineer by trade, he was always curious and constantly eager to learn about the world around him.
Randy leaves behind his wife of 60 years, Joyce Humphries, whom he loved unconditionally, his son, Randy Humphries Jr. and his two daughters, Sissy Humphries-Traylor and Terri Nabors; four grandchildren, Jase Traylor, Jessalyn Traylor-Trujillo, Trista Nabors and Kinsey Nabors; a loving group of sons and daughter-in-law; as well as many NASA colleagues he loved and called friends.
He was a blessing and a gift.
Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 3 at Laughlin Service Funeral Home in Huntsville. A ceremony celebrating his life will follow in the chapel. (www.laughlinservice.com)
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association or The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for William Humphries
7 Entries
March 5, 2018
To Family & Friends,
I send my deepest condolences during your time of great sorrow. I pray you find a sense of peace by the loving memories that you all shared. Draw close to God and he will draw to you.
~RD~
Birmingham, AL
Debbie Massengale
March 2, 2018
Dearest Joyce and family, Our deepest condolences and sympathies . Ronnie and I are saddened to hear of your loss of Randy. You will be in our prayers in the days to come. All our love. Sincerely, Debbie and Ronnie Massengale
SW
March 2, 2018
I am so sorry for the passing of your loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)
Gene Lang
March 2, 2018
Joyce,so sorry for your lost. Randy was
one of my very close friends at Lanier.
He was one of many that I remember so
well. I know you and family are hurting
now, but you will always have him in your
heart and sweet memories are forever.
Blessings for you and family .
Gene and Dianne(Brown) Lang
Phyllis Alexander
March 1, 2018
Oh Randy, I am so sorry for your loss. I know how deeply you love your family. My prayers are with you. Blessings of peace and comfort to you and your family.
March 1, 2018
Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1
American Heart Association
February 28, 2018
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
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Mar
3
Visitation
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Laughlin Service Funeral Home & Crematory - Huntsville2320 Bob Wallace Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
Mar
3
Celebration of Life
Laughlin Service Funeral Home & Crematory - Huntsville2320 Bob Wallace Ave. SW, Huntsville, AL 35805
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