Mr. Humphreys graduated Chattanooga City High School in Chattanooga, TN, earned his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Tennessee (Chattanooga) in 1966, and graduated from the Nashville School of Law in 1971 with his Doctorate of Jurisprudence. He practiced law for 47 years with Davies, Cantrall, Humphreys & McCoy and was designated the Senior Counselor in 2016. Mr. Humphreys also served on the Board of Trustees of Donaldson Christian Academy and was very involved for 50 years at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church.
While playing tennis in high school, Jerry needed an extra racquet. He met Evelyn Farmer at that time and borrowed a racquet from her. That meeting led to a romance and they wed in 1958. He served in the United States Air Force in San Antonio, Texas for four years in active duty and two years in the reserve. Mr. Humphreys enjoyed time spent at their beach house, playing golf, and was an avid sports fan, particularly of the Tennessee VOLS and held one of the original licenses for permanent seating for the Tennessee Titans.
Mr. Humphreys is preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Mattie Humphreys. He is survived by his loving wife of 62 ½ years, Evelyn Humphreys; his two sons Jerry Humphreys, Jr. (Jennifer) and Christopher Humphreys (Susan); his five grandchildren Ryan Humphreys (Kristen), Jay Humphreys (Tosha), Caleb Humphreys, Lindsay Solava (Troy), Kelsey Soares (Henrique); eight great grandchildren; and a sister, Pamela Simmons (Dr. James B.) of Asheville, NC.
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 4pm – 8pm and Thursday, July 8, 2021 from 10am – 11am in the Tulip Grove Room at Hermitage Funeral Home. The Celebration of Life will be Thursday, July 8, 2021 at 11am at the funeral home with Dr. Poly Rouse officiating.
Contributions may be made in Mr. Humphreys’ honor to the Radical Heart Food Pantry of Hermitage Hills Baptist Church, 3475 Lebanon Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076 (HermitageHills.com) or to the Donelson Christian Academy Rebuilding Efforts, 300 Danyacrest Drive, Nashville, TN 37214 (dcawildcats.org).
