Dean Maurice Humphrey, Sr.
Dean Maurice Humphrey, Sr., age 63, of 411 Oak Street, Quincy died on November 4, 2016. Dean was born on April 20, 1953 in Quincy, Il a son of Archie Willard and Roberta Virginia (Dade) Humphrey.
Dean was a machine operator at Titan Wheel for 30 years. He attended Webster Elementary and Quincy Senior High. Dean served his country starting 1972 in the United States Army. He was a member of the Church of Christ.
Dean is survived by:
Two Sons: Dean M. Humphrey, Jr. and his significant other Heather McPike, and Joshua Humphrey.
One Daughter: Tylette M. Humphrey and her significant other Mark Abbey.
Three Brothers: Danny Humphrey and his wife Virginia, Darrell Humphrey and his wife Patricia, and Anthony Humphrey and his wife Brenda.
Four Sisters: Phyllis Humphrey, Linda Curry and her husband Rudy, Carlatta
Rice, and Tamera Fountain and her husband Gordon.
His longtime loving companion, Brenda Mallory.
SIX Grandchildren and ONE Great Grandchild.
Dean was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Willard L. Humphrey and Edward Eugene Humphrey.
Graveside Services will be held on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at 10:00 AM in Sunset Cemetery of the Illinois Veterans Home with military rites conducted at the cemetery. There is no visitation but friends are invited to the graveside services. The Duker & Haugh Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Humphrey family.I worked with Dean for 20 plus years at titan.He was a special person and always spoke his mind and had a awsome smile and laugh that I will never forget.God bless
Dear Humphrey family and friends,
I want to pay tribute Dean for the many good deeds he has accomplished. I remember his tenacity as a wrestler and his friendliness. God’s Blessings.
It is with deep sorrow I would like to extend our condolences to the entire Humphrey family. We lost a good man…and I lost a great friend. Family I know how much he loved you. He was one of the most loyal person I know, starting with his mom.
As I note how so many talked how Deanie helped them, I feel compelled to share how much he helped many others, including me.
Deanie was there to work with me when I started a carpet cleaning business, he was always available to chaperon the kids in the Self Help program when they cut grass to earn money. He was always there to help at the Redmon Lee festivals directing and keeping the kids safe with the go karts. I still run into grown adults that talk about how he road on the back of the go karts when they were scared to drive them alone.
When we sold our first home it was to Deanie and his family. We travelled to concerts together and shared many laughs. We had FUN!!
It’s been said that ‘friends’ are the spice of life. So I feel so blessed to be able to call him my friend.
Deanie was so competitive. He loved to compete. Be it as a Point Guard at Webster school, to the High School varsity wrestling team, to cards, dominoes and video games with friends.
Deanie loved his children. Tylette and Lil’ Dean, you’ll see your Dad every time you look in the mirror. Joshua…I listened to your dad brag about your academics more times then you can imagine. He was really proud of you. God Bless you Brenda for making him a proud Dad again. Rest in Peace my friend.
With much love…The Eddie Fletcher family.
Its hard to say good bye to such a wonderful son, brother, uncle, father, and friend. Even though you are my father, I would like to still my condolences to the rest of the family and friends. I love u daddy. Until we meet again, may you rest in peace!
Condolences to the family. Praying for you in this time of sorrow
To the family of Mr. Humphrey you will be missed you were well known to the Bias Family and we will keep the family in our prayers RIP
Man, “Uncle” Dean! You helped me so much when I moved out into my own apartment. You always made sure I was okay and that I locked my doors at night. I couldn’t have asked for a better neighbor. You kept me on my toes and in line. It hurts me to know you are gone. It hurts me to know, that your children have lost such a great man. My Condolences to your entire family. You are all in my prayers.