Celebrating the life of
Douglas Daniel Humphries
July 05, 1932 - January 05, 2017
Douglas Daniel Humphries, 84, died Thursday, January 5, 2017 at Candler Hospital with his wife, Martheda and daughter, Debbie by his side.
He was born July 5, 1932 in Collins, GA and lived in Savannah most of his life. At age 17 he enlisted in the U.S. Army where served 22 years and retired as Major. Mr. Humphries was a local business man and currently attended Southside Baptist Church. He always had a heart for missionary work and went on several missions to Haiti, Honduras and Guatemala. He was preceded in death by his parents, Gaylord & Elizabeth Humphries; his first wife, Eleanor (Curl) Humphries; two brothers and three sisters.
Surviving are his wife of 18 years, Martheda; children, Fred and Debbie Blackburn, Michael and Jackie Vaughn, Hank Vaughn; grandchildren, Brittany Blackburn, Deke Blackburn, Lindsey (Seth) Speir, Adelle Rodenberg, Drew (Kim) Rodenberg, Todd Rodenberg; three great-grandchildren, and sister, Helen Cowart.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, January 8, 2017 at Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Serving as pallbearers will be Deke Blackburn, Kerry Sikes, Rick Wissmach, Rick Moore, Mike Cobb and Glen Cowart.
Burial will be at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 9, 2017 at Hillcrest Abbey West.
The family suggests that remembrances be made in his memory to SOAR Global Ministries, www.soarglobalministries.com or Lend a Hand Missions, www.lendahandmissionteams.org.
Martheda: Just want you to know that you have been in my prayers since I learned of Doug's death. I am so sorry to be so late in contacting you,but I only learned of his death this week at Larry's when I mentioned I had not seen you two in a while. You know I would have been at the services had I known. Maybe Doug and L. G. are having lunch together in heaven. Love and prayers. Lou
- Lou Hook, Savannah, GA
we were so very sorry to hear about you losing your Dad Debbie. James and I would have come but we have both been sick and did not want to share out germs ....prayers are being lifted up to you and your family.... you have always held a special place in our hearts and always will ...Love Jan and James
- Jan and James GArrett, Garden City, ga
Our hearts weep with you for the lose of your loved one. We also rejoice at the hope we have in Christ. Knowing that he sits in the presence of our God worshipping him with everlasting joy! Martheda, We and our church will continue to pray for you and your family. Thank you and Doug for always being such a blessing to our family! For what little time we knew Mr. Humphries these words characterized his posture, "He must increase, I must decrease" John 3:30 Mr. Humphries truly lived these words out. May you run to the Lord who comforts and cares for you and may He give you peace.
- The Owen Family, Syracuse, NY
Dearest Debbie, so very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
- sherry startling ellis, nevils, ga
Martheda, I have nothing but fond memories of the time I spent with you and Doug on mission trips to Honduras and Guatemala. He was a fine man, a good friend, and I regret there were not opportunities for working on additional projects together. The most eloquent of words are of little comfort in times like these, but the grace of Jesus and the peace provided by the Holy Spirit are more than sufficient. May God give you strength and conform for both today, and all the tomorrows that lie ahead.
- Mike Simpson, Mayodan, NC
THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
- Nancy Hiers, Thunderbolt, GA
Our Thoughts are with you Martheda and family!
- Craig and Linda Lanier , Ellabell, Ga
My thoughts and prayers go with you as you celebrate the life of Mr. Humphries. I pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort you, wrapping you in His loving arms and the arms of family and friends as you share all of your loving memories. I pray for God's guidance in the service that you will find the strength to continue to live the life of faith he taught you to have as He served God faithfully. I know that Mr. Humphries will live on in each of you.
- Connie Holland Cochran, Douglasville, GA
Sorry for your loss. Doug & curl where Lovely friends.
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- Evelyn & Judd kessler, Springfield ga,
Martheda, I am so sorry about Doug. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He is now in a better place and is no longer suffering. I will miss him.
- Richard Edwards, Savannah, GA
Debbie and family, we want to offer our condolences for the loss of your Dad. It is always hard to lose a parent, but I know you have many good memories with him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and may God bless you all.
- Robert, Lisa, and Frances Powell, Reidsville, Ga
Deb and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Doug! I am so happy he and Martheda joined our Sunday school class! We know we will see him again one day! I pray that God wraps His loving arms around you and your family during this time and the days a head! All of you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! Love all of you!
- Gail Gordon, Ellabell, Ga
Martheda, so sorry to learn of your loss, but Heaven's gain. My thoughts and prayers are with you. There is peace in knowing these separations are only temporary when we know the Lord. I have many fond memories of our days at Coastal. God bless.
- Barbara B. Wright, Goldsboro, NC
we will miss our conversations at Larrys and we love you and Martheda.
- richard colson, savannah, ga
Doug had always shown his sweet spirit from the very first moment we met him. He was an interesting person to be with. Always sharing the missions trips with us and other similar subjects. Mother always appreciated how he showed respect being in her home.Martheda Mother loved him. we will call soon. We will send donation to one of the ministries suggested. Love to All family.
- Gerald & Carolyn Malcom & Aunt Janie, Monroe, GA
Uncle Doug was so special to us, and we will miss him so much! The love and concern he always showed to us was so appreciated. God bless and comfort all the family, and we will be praying for you. Love and Prays, Ray and Kathy
- Ray & Kathy Epley, Sanford, NC
"Uncle Doug" was a fine and proud man for whom I had the utmost respect for. Rest in peace my friend and fellow "Redleg".
- Rick Moore, Savannah, GA
Martheda: Just want you to know that you have been in my prayers since I learned of Doug's death. I am so sorry to be so late in contacting you,but I only learned of his death this week at Larry's when I mentioned I had not seen you two in a while. You know I would have been at the services had I known. Maybe Doug and L. G. are having lunch together in heaven. Love and prayers. Lou
- Lou Hook, Savannah, GA
we were so very sorry to hear about you losing your Dad Debbie. James and I would have come but we have both been sick and did not want to share out germs ....prayers are being lifted up to you and your family.... you have always held a special place in our hearts and always will ...Love Jan and James
- Jan and James GArrett, Garden City, ga
Our hearts weep with you for the lose of your loved one. We also rejoice at the hope we have in Christ. Knowing that he sits in the presence of our God worshipping him with everlasting joy! Martheda, We and our church will continue to pray for you and your family. Thank you and Doug for always being such a blessing to our family! For what little time we knew Mr. Humphries these words characterized his posture, "He must increase, I must decrease" John 3:30 Mr. Humphries truly lived these words out. May you run to the Lord who comforts and cares for you and may He give you peace.
- The Owen Family, Syracuse, NY
Dearest Debbie, so very sorry for your loss. Please know you and your family are in my prayers.
- sherry startling ellis, nevils, ga
Martheda, I have nothing but fond memories of the time I spent with you and Doug on mission trips to Honduras and Guatemala. He was a fine man, a good friend, and I regret there were not opportunities for working on additional projects together. The most eloquent of words are of little comfort in times like these, but the grace of Jesus and the peace provided by the Holy Spirit are more than sufficient. May God give you strength and conform for both today, and all the tomorrows that lie ahead.
- Mike Simpson, Mayodan, NC
THINKING OF YOU AND PRAYING FOR YOU WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY.I AM TRULY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
- Nancy Hiers, Thunderbolt, GA
Our Thoughts are with you Martheda and family!
- Craig and Linda Lanier , Ellabell, Ga
My thoughts and prayers go with you as you celebrate the life of Mr. Humphries. I pray for the Holy Spirit to comfort you, wrapping you in His loving arms and the arms of family and friends as you share all of your loving memories. I pray for God's guidance in the service that you will find the strength to continue to live the life of faith he taught you to have as He served God faithfully. I know that Mr. Humphries will live on in each of you.
- Connie Holland Cochran, Douglasville, GA
Sorry for your loss. Doug & curl where Lovely friends.
- , ,
Si
- Evelyn & Judd kessler, Springfield ga,
Martheda, I am so sorry about Doug. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He is now in a better place and is no longer suffering. I will miss him.
- Richard Edwards, Savannah, GA
Debbie and family, we want to offer our condolences for the loss of your Dad. It is always hard to lose a parent, but I know you have many good memories with him. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers and may God bless you all.
- Robert, Lisa, and Frances Powell, Reidsville, Ga
Deb and family, I am so sorry to hear about Mr. Doug! I am so happy he and Martheda joined our Sunday school class! We know we will see him again one day! I pray that God wraps His loving arms around you and your family during this time and the days a head! All of you will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers! Love all of you!
- Gail Gordon, Ellabell, Ga
Martheda, so sorry to learn of your loss, but Heaven's gain. My thoughts and prayers are with you. There is peace in knowing these separations are only temporary when we know the Lord. I have many fond memories of our days at Coastal. God bless.
- Barbara B. Wright, Goldsboro, NC
we will miss our conversations at Larrys and we love you and Martheda.
- richard colson, savannah, ga
Doug had always shown his sweet spirit from the very first moment we met him. He was an interesting person to be with. Always sharing the missions trips with us and other similar subjects. Mother always appreciated how he showed respect being in her home.Martheda Mother loved him. we will call soon. We will send donation to one of the ministries suggested. Love to All family.
- Gerald & Carolyn Malcom & Aunt Janie, Monroe, GA
Uncle Doug was so special to us, and we will miss him so much! The love and concern he always showed to us was so appreciated. God bless and comfort all the family, and we will be praying for you. Love and Prays, Ray and Kathy
- Ray & Kathy Epley, Sanford, NC
"Uncle Doug" was a fine and proud man for whom I had the utmost respect for. Rest in peace my friend and fellow "Redleg".
- Rick Moore, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
