Jeff Humphries, 65

Jeffery Ray Humphries, age 65, longtime Sturgis resident, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home.
He was born February 19, 1955 at Sturgis Hospital, son of the late Raymond and Violet (Wolfe) Humphries.
Jeff was a graduate of Sturgis High School with the class of 1974 where he was a member of the football team and enjoyed Building Trades.
Following high school, Jeff attended the Technical Institute in Fort Wayne.
On September 25, 1977 he married Kathy Ann Reeg at the Sturgis Bible Chapel in Sturgis. Jeff and Kathy enjoyed growing their family together with 3 children and enjoyed 42 years of marriage.
Jeff owned and operated Humphries Heating and Cooling in Sturgis for several years and retired from Michigan Gas Utilities. Following his retirement he accepted a truck driving job with Corrigan Oil in Sturgis.
Jeff loved the outdoors, especially fishing with his family, days tubing the lake, sunsets on Lake Michigan, and a good pool day at his daughter’s house. He was always up for a game – whether it was playing video games with his kids, a board game, or his favorite game of dice. He also loved his two favorite dogs, Carson and Tobi, who couldn’t wait for him to get home every day.
Jeff is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy Ann Humphries, who passed away on September 7, 2019. Losing Kathy broke his heart and we know they’re together now.
He is survived by his children: Jaclyn, Daniel and Karissa Humphries, grandchildren; two sisters: Patricia Harrison and Lisa Lytle; and brother: Harold Humphries, and several nieces and nephews.
To know Jeff was to know his huge happy smile, even early in the morning; his booming laughter that would echo into every room, and the pride he had in his children. He will be greatly missed.
In accordance with his wishes cremation has taken place. A gathering of family and friends to celebrate and honor the life of Jeff Humphries will take place from 2:00 to 5:00 P.M. Sunday, August 9th at the Hackman Chapel of Hackman Family Funeral Homes, 114 S. Nottawa St., Sturgis, MI 49091, 269-651-2331. Due to COVID-19 restrictions there are only 10 people allowed in the funeral home at any one time and all visitors and family members are required to wear a mask. Private burial of the ashes will take place at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Sturgis.
Memorial donations would be appreciated to the family c/o: Jaclyn Humphries.
The obituary is also at www.hackmanfamilyfuneralhomes.com where we encourage relatives and friends to share memories and condolences for the family.