Obituary of Stephen Thomas Humphrey -- 2008

Contributed by Jeanette Corcoran





KINSTON - Stephen Thomas Humphrey died peacefully at his home, 423 Fordham Road 
Kinston, N.C. on Sunday June 08, 2008, with his wife of 61 years, Margaret Hill Humphrey 
by his side. Born October 27, 1919, he was preceded in death by his parents Landon and 
Deliah Humphrey; also sisters, Essie Creech and Meta Yarborough. A graduate of Grainger 
High School he also proudly served his country with the Army Aviation, 854 Engineer 
Battalion, A Company, Spearhearders. He was a member of Lanie's Chapel Christian Church 
and also a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge # 4 A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife 
Margaret Hill Humphrey of the home; his children, daughter Edith Byrd of Raleigh, N.C., son 
Steven Humphrey and fianc? Sharon Watkins, of Kinston, N.C., daughter Kathy Weber and 
husband Wyatt, of Pink Hill, N.C. and daughter Sonoko Humphrey and friend Raymond 
Wade, of Kinston, N.C. Six grandchildren, Tim Humphrey and wife Christy, of Pink Hill, N.C., 
Garie Byrd and Drew Whenchel of Ashville, N.C., Joey Humphrey and wife Aubrey, of Raleigh, 
N.C., Salina Brown and husband Justin, of Pink Hill, N.C., Stephanie Archino and husband 
Sam, of Bell Arthur, N.C., Waylon Weber of Raleigh, N.C., seven great-grandchildren; brother 
Wilson Humphrey and friend Jo Strickland, of Kinston, N.C.; and sister, Mary Tripp and 
husband John, of Lake Norman, N.C. He also had a special caretaker and friend Mary Tyndall. 
A celebration of his life will be held at Edwards Funeral Home in Kinston on Tuesday, June 
10, 2008, at 7 p.m. with the Rev. Eddie Phenix officiating. The family will receive friends 
immediately following the funeral service at Edwards Funeral Home. The burial will be held at 
Wayne Memorial Park on Wednesday June 11, 2008, at 10 a.m. with full Masonic Rites. In 
lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Lanie's Chapel Christian Church, 5333 Hwy 58 
North, Kinston, N.C. 28501 or to the Oxford Orphanage 600 College Street Oxford, N.C. 27565. 
Edwards Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.kinston.com.
 
Published in the Free Press from 6/10/2008 - 6/13/2008
 






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