Everett Ray Humphries, 83, of Poteau, OK passed away Saturday, January 22, 2011 in Fort Smith, AR. Everett was born April 24, 1927 in Gilmore, OK to Samuel Greene & Lillie (Goodin) Humphries. He was a farmer/rancher. He was a member of Double Branch Baptist Church. Everett was the 9th child of 12. He was preceded in death by his brothers & sisters, Owen Humphries, Bessie Garrett, Essie McMillin, Thurman Humphries, Quincy Albert Humphries (MIA in Corregidor WWII), Helen Broom, Mary Dovie (Kirkpatrick) Goins, Billy Harrell Humphries, & Irene Ladean Ritter. Before marrying Fay on July 23, 1955 he worked in an almond orchard in Bakersfield & a grain warehouse in Sacramento, CA. The loss of his brother Q.A. (Jim) in Corregidor left a lasting impact on his beliefs for war and the consequences it has for families & loved ones. He loved life greatly and knew how precious it is when others seem to waste it. Until becoming disabled he loved raising cattle & having a milk cow, knowing each by name. He was a kind father & friend to everyone he esteemed. Survivors include his wife, Fay of the home; 3 sons, Steve Ray Humphries of Cameron, OK, Jesse Lynn & Richard Roland Humphries of Poteau, OK; 1 sister, Shirley Reese of Poteau, OK & brother, Arbie Humphries of Poteau, OK; other relatives & loved ones; many beloved friends.
Services will be 2 pm, Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at Evans Chapel of Memories, Poteau, OK with Rev. Jim Cook officiating. Interment will follow in Vaughn Cemetery, Gilmore, OK. Pallbearers will be Donny Harber, Dewayne Morrison, Ronald Humphries, Mark McMillin, Cornel Reece, & Weylin Groom.