Howard F. Humphrey, age 72 of 1414 Maple, died on Friday, July 15, 2011 at 3:08 PM in Blessing Hospital. He was born on January 7, 1939 in Quincy the son of Howard S. & N. Virginia (Cate) Humphrey. He married Mary Elizabeth Rakers on October 10, 1959 in Quincy. Mr. Humphrey was a 27 year veteran of the Quincy Fire Department. Along with his wife, Howard also owned and operated the Firehouse Tavern. He was a member of the Local #63 and a trustee for the AFFI. Howard served in the United States Army. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Howard was a lifetime member of the South Side Boat Club and the North Side Boat Club. He was also a member of the Elks, Ducks Unlimited and the Mississippi Valley Hunters and Fishermen. Howard enjoyed traveling and was an avid Hunter, fisherman and trap shooter. Howard received many awards and trophies in Missouri Trap Association and numerous ATA Events.

In addition to his wife, Howard is survived by:
THREE SONS: Kerry J. Humphrey and his girlfriend Mary Ann Kaufman, Kevin L. Humphrey and Kent P. Humphrey all of Quincy.
EIGHT GRANDCHILDREN: Andrew Humphrey, Audrey Lackey and her husband Roy, Keith Humphrey and his wife Crystal, Ryan Humphrey, Rachel Humphrey, Baylee Page, Braden Howard Humphrey Kendrick, and Morgan Humphrey.
THREE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN: Dylan and Mya Lackey and Nicole Schuckman.
ONE BROTHER: Richard Humphrey and his wife Ann
ONE SISTER: Nancy Christensen
Numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.

Howard was preceded in death by his parents and a son: Kurt S. Humphrey.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, July 21, 2011 at 9:30 in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home and a funeral mass at 10:00 AM in St. Francis Catholic Church. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church or to Quincy Notre Dame.