William Bill E. Humphreys Jr.

Humphreys, Jr., William E. “Bill” –age 81 of Knoxville, died Thursday, November 18, 2010 at University of Tennessee Medical Center. Bill retired after 34 years of service from Union Carbide Y-12 Plant. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Bill was a member of Bright Hope Lodge #552 F&A,M; member of EAA; member of East Tennessee Pilot’s Club, Sky Ranch Airport. He was an avid pilot and AP and IA aircraft mechanic and built a Starduster Aerobatic Airplane. Preceded in death by parents, William E. Sr. and Anna Muriel Humphreys; son, Cary J. Humphreys; brothers, Bob and Ben Humphreys. Survivors include wife, Betty L. Dobbs Humphreys; son and daughter-in-law, William E. III and Rebecca Humphreys; daughter-in-law, Judy Humphreys; grandchildren, Christopher Humphreys, Suzanne Nicole Price and Heather C. Humphreys; four great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Sunday, November 21, 2010 at Berry Funeral Home, Chapman Highway. Family and friends will meet at Sherwood Memorial Gardens on Monday, November 22, 2010 for a 1:00 PM interment service, Rev. Tom King and Rev. Jim McPherson officiating. Memorials may be made to the Young Williams Animal Center, 3201 Division Street, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com.