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Garry Humphress, 87, Adair County, KY (1936-2023)

Garry Allen Humphress, 87, of Columbia, Kentucky, son of the late Lee A. Humphress and Estelle Hovious Humphress was born October 16th, 1936, in Columbia, KY, and departed this life on December 24th, 2023 at his home surrounded by family.

He was a retired cabinet maker. He manufactured cherry furniture for 61 years. He enjoyed mowing and spending time outdoors. He has loved singing gospel music since 1975 and has been singing with the Living Waters Gospel Group for over 18 years. He professed faith in Christ and was a dedicated member of Mt. Zion Church of God for many years. He was a school bus driver for the Adair County School System for 27 years.


Garry united in marriage to Ms. Eleanor Yevonne Humphress on April 20th, 1957. She survives.

Besides his wife, Garry is survived by:

Two sons: Timmy Humphress and his wife, Tammy, of Columbia; and Todd Humphress and his wife, Jill, of Elk Horn

Three grandchildren: Matthew Humphress of Columbia; Daniel Humphress and his wife, Kaci, of Columbia; and Nick Humphress and his wife, Brooke, of Elk Horn

Five great-grandchildren: McKenzie Humphress of Columbia; Emma Burton of Columbia; Rhett Humphress of Columbia; Blaine Humphress of Columbia; and Linny Humphress of Elk Horn

A host of other relatives and friends

He was preceded in death by: One sister and two brothers: Imogene Dudgeon, Blue Humphress, and Harold Humphress

FUNERAL: Thursday, December 28th, 2023 at 11amET at Auberry Funeral Home in downtown Campbellsville with burial to follow in Harden Cemetery. Bro. Jake Eldridge and Bro. Raymond Atwood will be officiating. Visitation Wednesday, December 27th, 2023 from 5 - 8pmET.

PALLBEARERS: Matthew Humphress, Daniel Humphress, Nick Humphress, Stan Curry, Ronnie Humphress, and Darrel Dudgeon

HONORARY PALLBEARERS: Living Waters Gospel Group, Wendell Rainwater, William Blair, Larry Wilson, and Robert Campbell

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested expressions of sympathy may be in the form of donations to Gideon Bibles and Harden Cemetery and can be made at the funeral home.


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Grissom-Martin Funeral Home
Located one block off the Square at 200 Campbellsville Street in Columbia, KY.
To reach David and Cathy Martin, phone (270)-384-2149, or e-mail: grissomfuneralhome@windstream.net.
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Stotts-Phelps-McQueary Funeral Home
Established 1922 | 210 Greensburg St., Columbia, KY 42728 | Jeff Jessie, Owner
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Garry Allen Humphress, 87, Columbia, KY



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