James Edward Humphries, 77 of Olive Hill, KY passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday Morning March 27, 2024, at King’s Daughters Medical Center in Ashland, KY. He was born July 30, 1946, in Carter County, KY, a son of the late Homer and Rebecca Marie Baker Humphries.
Known by many James worked for 20 years in the Meat Department at Stamper Brother’s Market in Olive Hill, KY. He also farmed & logged. He enjoyed Gardening, sitting on the porch and telling stories.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter Mary Humphries; two sisters-in-law, Betty Hedge, Alice Fay Middleton; three brothers-in-law Glen Hedge, Vernon Middleton, and Paul Middleton.
He is survived by his Loving Companion of 20 Years, Kay McGlone Carpentar, and her children; Paul and Loretta Carpentar, Paulette and Roberto Marshall and Willie Carpentar; 10 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren; one sister, Dortha Preston; one sister-in-law Bonnie McGlone Middleton and one brother-in-law Ruffus Middleton; Two special Friends Howard Puckett and Birdie Stamper. In addition to these James is survived by a host nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends that will miss him and his stories.
Celebration of Life Service will be conducted 8:00 PM Saturday March 30, 2024, at the Duvall & Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Service in Olive Hill, KY with Kyle Jordan Officiating.
Visitation will be 6:00 – 8:00 PM Saturday March 30, 2024, at the Duvall & Moore Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 149 Whitt Street, Olive Hill, KY 41164.
