Douglas A. Humphreys (1950-2008)

HUMPHREYS, HORTON, THOMAS

Posted By: Janet A. Brandt (email)
Date: 9/29/2013 at 16:23:50

Douglas A. Humphreys
January 18, 1950–March 1, 2008

Douglas A. Humphreys, 58, of Oxford Junction, died Saturday, March 1, 2008, at his home.

A celebration of his life was held on Thursday, March 6, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. at Lahey Funeral Home in Oxford Junction, where friends called from 1:00 p.m. until service time.

Burial was in the Lost Nation Cemetery, Lost Nation, Iowa, with military honors accorded by the American Legion Wapsi Post #473 of Oxford Junction.

Douglas Alan Humphreys was born on January 18, 1950 in Oakland, California, son of Tracy Harry Humphreys and Gatha Marie (Horton) Humphreys.,
He graduated from Richwood High School in Peoria, Illinois and then attended Scott Community College in Davenport, Iowa.

Doug served in the U. S. Marine Corp during the Vietnam War.

He married Vicki Thomas in 1970 in Peoria, Illinois. They later divorced.

Doug owned and operated Doug's Restorations in Davenport from 1998 to 1999.

He is survived by two sons, Dr. Brandon Humphreys and Chad Humphreys, both of Peoria, Illinois, and a sister-in-law, Lynda Humphreys of Lost Nation.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Mike Humphreys on February 17, 2007.

Source: Midland Times, Wyoming, Iowa, 7 March 2008