Walker A. Humphreys

(Nov. 18, 2009)

Walker A. Humphreys of Philadelphia, passed away Nov. 18, at Athens Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Meigs County, he was a son of the late Taylor Blair and Roberta Walker Humphreys. He was a member of Paint Rock Masonic Lodge #367 F&AM and was recognized as a 50-year member. He was a member of the True Gospel Baptist Church in Sweetwater.

He was 80.

Preceded in death by: first wife, Sue Layman Humphreys; brothers, Gwain, Edward, Edwin and Murriel Humphreys; sister, Barbara Faye Humphreys.

Survivors include: wife of 10 years-Jean O'Daniel Humphreys of Philadelphia;

Daughters and sons-in-law-Patricia and John Ward of Philadelphia; Cynthia and Keith Kyle of Philadelphia; and Charlotte and Mark Jackson of Niota;

Son-Harold O'Daniel and fiancee, Lori Rutherford of Orange Park, Fla.;

Grandsons-Chris Redman and wife, Ann of Philadelphia; Phillip Kyle and wife, Melissa of Knoxville;

Granddaughters-Christy Kincaid and husband, Chad of Athens; Karen McLemore and husband, Chris of Philadelphia; Nicole Kyle of Knoxville; and Heather Lain and husband, Jared of Athens;

Great-grandchildren-Joshua Kincaid, Anthony Smallwood, Britni McLemore and Emily Broyles;

Brothers and sisters-in-law-Donald and Rhinda Humphreys, Glenn and Brenda Humphreys and Lynn and Ruth Humphreys, all of Philadelphia;

Sisters and brothers-in-law-Geraldine and Billy Shanahan of Ten Mile; and Janice and Marvin Frisbie of Philadelphia;

Several nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be 8 p.m., Saturday, at True Gospel Baptist Church in Sweetwater with the Rev. Sam Loy and Rev. Jim Henry officiating. Burial will be 2 p.m., Sunday, in Edgemon Cemetery in Ten Mile. The family will receive friends from 5-8 p.m., before the funeral. Ziegler Funeral Home, Athens, in charge of arrangements.