White Sulphur Springs-Cecil D. “Bud” Humphrey, 85, completed his earthly journey at home surrounded by loved ones, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2015, following an extended illness.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edith; father, Cecil C.; twin sister, Louella; and brother, Maurice “Bo” Douglas.
Mr. Humphrey is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Pat Humphrey of White Sulphur Springs; daughter, Debbie Skaggs and husband Jeff of Alderson; daughter, Peggy Boggs of Ronceverte; granddaughter, Kristi Allen and husband Loren of Charleston; granddaughter, Trish Tolliver and husband Carl of Daniels: great-grandChlldren, Jaxzen and Bodie Allen and Casey, Lindsey and Adeline Tolliver. He is also survived by sister, Norma J. Stover of Madisonville, KY; brother, Marvin Glenn Humphrey and wife Deanna of Manchester, OH; and several beloved nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his faithful companion, Baby Bear.
Bud was employee of The Greenbrier Hotel for 55 years – 43 years at the Golf Course and 12 years at the Gun Club. He greatly enjoyed his employment at The Greenbrier, and felt it was a privilege to work there up until his retirement in the spring of 2015. He gained many lifelong friends during his employment and greatly enjoyed the time he got to spend with them. Bud enjoyed nature, animals, hunting, fishing and the great game of golf.
The funeral service was held on Monday, Aug. 31, at the Emmanuel United Methodist Church where Pastor Dr. Joseph Geiger and Pastor Shari Stilgenbauer officiated. Burial was in Mapledale Cemetery on Rt. 92.
Visitation was Sunday evening, Aug. 30, at the Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Lewisburg.
In lieu of flowers, family asks that donations in Bud’s memory be made to the Greenbrier County Humane Society or Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com.
