Joseph Humphrey

Joseph Roy Humphrey passed away peacefully in his sleep in the early morning of May 9, 2016 at the Retirement and Nursing Center in Austin, Texas.

Joe, or J.R., was born in Point, Texas on September 14, 1918. He graduated from Texas A&M University before enlisting in the U.S. Navy where he served as a pilot and flight instructor during World War II. After the war, Joe married fellow Navy flight instructor, Louise L. Humphrey, and started a family. He worked in the agricultural business and after retirement maintained a small farm. Joe was also as a private flight instructor and served in the Civil Air Patrol. Joe's hobbies included reading, gardening, playing dominoes, flying, and bird-watching.

Joe is survived by his children, Carol Dillard, David Humphrey, Mary Humphrey, Thomas Humphrey, and Elizabeth Johnson, his grandchildren, as well as other family members and friends.

The family wants to express its deepest appreciation to the wonderful staff at the Retirement and Nursing Center, who provided Joe with good care and showed him such kindness during his final years. Also, in lieu of flowers, the family respectfully recommends donations to groups such as Family Eldercare who provide services to the elderly or to groups such as the Civil Air Patrol who provide rescue and disaster relief services.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2016 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 PM followed by a funeral service from 3:00 PM-4:00 pm PM the All Faiths Funeral Home, 8507 North IH-35, Austin, Texas 78753.

Services conclude after funeral service.