Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
John Humphreys Obituary
May 5, 1926 - May 23, 2017
Jackson
John M. "Jack" Humphreys, Jr. departed this life on Tuesday, May 23rd, 2017 at his home. He lived 91years and he would be the first to tell you that 'he did it his way'!
Visitation will be held at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in St. Francis Hall on Friday, May 26th, 2017 beginning at 10:00am. A memorial service will begin in the sanctuary at 11:00am following the visitation.
Born in Ludlow, KY on May 5, 1926 to Murray and Angela McNathy Humphreys, he became a lifelong resident of the Mississippi Gulf Coast.
Immediately upon graduation from Biloxi High School, Jack joined the U.S. Navy and left for boot camp on June 6, 1944 (D-Day) and was honorably discharged in 1946. He attended Ole Miss in 1950 and was a member of the Sigma Chi fraternity. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in marketing and merchandising and eventually returned to Biloxi to open his own business, Gulf Coast Window Cleaning Company. Jack married Jane Young Crowder of Biloxi, and they had four children. Jack credits Jane's help and guidance for creating a wonderful and successful life.
Jack was an avid boatman and fisherman maximizing his time on the water. Back in the day, he and Jane participated in the annual Mississippi Deep Sea Fishing Rodeos and won numerous trophies and prizes. They shared the love of the gulf and owned several boats. He marveled at Jane's ability to navigate the gulf on her own and take the boat out to the islands and beyond as she desired.
They were members of the Biloxi Yacht Club, Gulf Coast Carnival Association, Mithras, and Les Masques. He loved being President of Mithras in 1982 where he enjoyed the planning, organizing, and directing of the pageant. Jack was also a past King of both Mithras and Les Masques.
In 1989 he became a partner of a Chandelier Island fishing guide business which had a stationary, permanent houseboat at Chandelier Island named "The Pelican". His partner was Captain Mark Stebly of Ocean Springs. Mark had a great influence on honing Jack's angler skills.
After Jane's departure he married Harriet McIntyre in 1991. Harriet and her husband, "Jug" McIntyre (deceased), were old friends of Jack and Jane's and shared many happy memories together on the coast, in Jackson, and at Ole Miss football games. While not traveling, Jack and Harriet spent their time living in both Jackson and Ocean Springs.
Jack is survived by his beloved wife Harriet Humphreys, sons Michael Humphreys (Anita) of Ocean Springs and Patrick Humphreys of Long Beach, CA; daughters Breanne Humphreys of Sacramento, CA and Wendy Humphreys Green (James), of Ocean Springs; step-daughters Leslie McIntyre Dukes Stanfield (Gordon) of Gulfport and V.V. McIntyre Selman (Jeff) of Jackson; and stepson, Ed McIntyre III (Rosa) of Brandon.
The family wishes to thank Nikki Burkes of Care-N-Home and Artaveer Jones for their care and support of Jack & our family. If you would like to leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit our website at sebrellfuneralhome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Humphreys
Sponsored by The Sun Herald.
4 Entries
Dave Broadway
May 26, 2017
My deepest sympathy, I'm sure heaven has a marqarita waiting for him, RIP
Ellen Klotz
May 25, 2017
My sincere sympathy to all of the family.
carolyn
May 25, 2017
Harriet,
I hope you remember us from Gulf Shores. We enjoyed our time with you and Jack for those few years.
My love and thoughts are with you.
Carolyn McDermott
Stanley Hastings
May 25, 2017
My condolences to your family at this time.
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 results
Make a Donation
in John Humphreys's name
Memorial Events
for John Humphreys
How to support John's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor John Humphreys's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
