David F. Humphrey, age 85, of Clarkesville, Georgia, went to his heavenly home on Monday, April 17, 2023.
Mr. Humphrey was born on August 31, 1937, in Upstate New York to the late David P. and Katherine Follet Humphrey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Richard Humphrey, and Donald Humphrey.
Mr. Humphrey earned his Mechanical Engineering Degree from Clarkson College in Potsdam, New York. After college, he worked for Western Electric on the DEW line in Alaska for four years. He continued his career in the airline industry, where he retired as a Captain from Delta Airlines with over 30 years of dedicated service. David was brilliant with his restoration of tractors and passionate about all things nature, including fishing, hunting, and hiking. Along with his wife, Sheila, he volunteered his knowledge and skills as a Certified Fly Fishing Instructor throughout North Georgia. He was a devoted, loyal, loving husband to his beloved wife, with whom he spent the best 30 years of his life.
Survivors include his loving wife, Sheila McGee Humphrey, of the home; sons, George Humphrey, of Tennessee; John Humphrey, of New York; daughters by marriage, Tara Ward, of Alabama; Jill Sullivan, of Georgia; brothers, Ronald Humphrey, of New York; Robert Humphrey, of Florida; sisters, Peggy Morgan, of Florida; Kathy Queen, of New York; grandchildren, Brett Mixon, of Wisconsin; Courtney Ward, of Georgia; Kaylie Raines, of Alabama; Elena Torres, of Georgia; and four great-granddaughters.
Mr. Humphrey’s wishes were to be cremated, and the family will have a private celebration of his life.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in David’s honor to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation at https://t2t.org/donate/.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, South Chapel, 1370 Industrial Boulevard, Baldwin, Georgia 30511. Telephone: 706-778-7123
