Jerry was born in Dover, Fl. to Alan and Frances Humphrey on September 16th, 1943. He was a graduate of Plant City Hich School. He married Brenda Karen Davis on June 6th, 1967, in Plant City, Fl. He graduated from Auburn University in 1969 and worked as a construction estimator for several companies. Spending most of his career working for Ellis Construction Company in Tampa, Fl. He served 6 years in the United States Marine Corps as an Amphibious Assault Crewman. Jerry spent several decades serving with Gideon’s International, holding many offices throughout his life. Jerry was a very devout Christian. He enjoyed working in his yard, watching Auburn and Buccaneer football, traveling the world and United States, and spending time with his large family.
Jerry is preceded in death by his daughter Kimberly Goins, and grandson Caden Goins. As well as his sister Mary, and brothers, Charles, Mike, Harry, Robert, Lloyd, Phillip, and Allan Jr.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 57 years, Karen Humphrey, his son Greg, and his grandson Carter Goins. He is also survived by his brother Donald Humphrey, and many cousins and nieces and nephews in the large Humphrey extended family.
Funeral services will be held at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home in Brandon, Fl, on July 19th at 11am.
The family of Jerry Humphrey wishes to extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Ali and the nurses of the ICU from Brandon Hospital as well as the staff of Lifepath Hospice House in Suncity Center. The family would also like to thank Jerry’s friends from the Gideons and church. He was extremely fond of y’all.
A visitation for Jerry will be held Friday, July 19, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home, 2323 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. A funeral service will occur Friday, July 19, 2024 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, 2323 West Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511. A graveside service will occur Friday, July 19, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Hillsboro Memorial Funeral Home and Memorial Gardens, 2323 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511.
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