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This memorial website was created in memory of our loved one, Gary Humphrey.

Gary was born October 13, 1949 in San Antonio, TX to James (Bill) and Patricia Humphrey and passed away January 2, 2015 in San Antonio, TX at the age of 65. Gary had endured a prolonged battle with pancreatic cancer. He grew up in a large, loving family with two brothers and two sisters. Gary graduated from LaSalle high school and attended college at St. Mary’s University, in San Antonio and graduated with a Bachelor of Business Administration in 1971. Following his graduation he continued his career with Sears where he had started as intern. Gary would continue to work for Sears for a total of 44 years.

Gary met his wife Charlotte who also worked at Sears at the time. The two married on June 26, 1970. Gary’s career with Sears took Charlotte and the kids to Garland, TX; Houston, TX, Corpus Christi, TX, Fayetteville, AR and ultimately back to San Antonio before his final retirement in 2012.
Gary grew up loving all sports and playing most. As his kids grew up he enjoyed coaching them and being a spectator at their sports events. Gary loved bowling, golfing, fishing at Medina Lake, and taking his grandchildren to the movies. When diagnosed with cancer in 2012, he remained dedicated to his work and to his fight of his illness. He remained a brave, iron-willed man, even throughout his final months. His faith was strong and he never gave up hope he would be cured.
In his retirement, Gary reconnected with several groups of his friends from different times in his life including some of the La Salle alumni, Rho Beta Gamma fraternity brothers and fellow retired Sears colleagues. He enjoyed each of their regular breakfast meetings.

Gary was preceded in death by his father, James “Bill” Humphrey, and his grandparents. He is
survived by his wife of 44 years, Charlotte Turner Humphrey; daughters, Kerri Collison and her husband, John of Edmond, OK, Kristi De Young and husband, Tim of Melbourne, Australia; son, Kyle Humphrey and fiancée Stephanie Hatayama, of Oklahoma City, OK.; mother, Patricia Humphrey; grandchildren, Katelyn, Libby, Abbey, Jack, Turner, Caleb and Eli; brothers and their wives, Jeff & Tona Humphrey of San Antonio, James (Bo) & Tina Humphrey of Adkins; sisters and their husbands, Laurie & Kenneth Mikes of Cedar Park and Trisha and Darryl Mikes of La Vernia; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. In addition he is also survived by his in-laws, Roy & Verna Turner, of San Antonio. Along with family, Gary will be missed by many friends and work family he acquired over his many years at Sears.

Gary was a faithful servant and parishioner of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. There will be a Catholic Memorial Mass and Celebration of his Life on Friday, January, 9, 2015, at 2:00PM, at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 20523 Huebner Rd, San Antonio, TX 78258. All services will conclude in the church. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org). 

Online Obituary: http://goo.gl/8w87Tv 

January 2
January 2
Another year has passed only this time mom has now passed and she is with you and dad. We miss you but know you all are together now and watching over us. Love you.
October 13, 2023
October 13, 2023
Happy Heavenly Birthday. Missing you each and every day.
I Love You!
January 2, 2023
January 2, 2023
Another year has passed. So many things have changed since you left us. Forever in our hearts. I Love You!
October 13, 2022
October 13, 2022
Another year has come and gone and it has not gotten any easier. Life has not been the same for mom and Charlotte and your kids. Still missing you terribly. Until we meet again. Will love you forever. Happy Heavenly Birthday!
October 14, 2021
October 14, 2021
Happy Birthday Big Brother. Another year has passed and seems like yesterday. I Love You.
January 4, 2021
January 4, 2021
My dearest brother oh how I miss you. Life changes daily and and you are not here to experience it. You have a new beautiful granddaughter and just wish you were here to share in the joy she has brought to everyone. Until we meet again. Love you♥️
January 3, 2021
January 3, 2021
Gary,you and your dad are missed so very much,but i am sure you are together and one of these days we will all be together again.Love always to you both.
January 2, 2021
January 2, 2021
Darling so sad without you being here !
Miss you every minute of the long days !
Love you Forever XOXO 
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020
Happy Heavenly Birthday big brother. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. You are so missed, especially by mom. She still cries when we talk about the good ole days. May you continue to shine your light down upon us and take care of us.

Love You Forever.
January 2, 2020
January 2, 2020
Another year has come and gone. I Love You.
October 13, 2019
October 13, 2019
Happy 70th Birthday Gary. Mom and Charlotte and Verna are having lunch today in your honor. We Love You and miss you everyday. Please continue to watch over us.
January 2, 2019
January 2, 2019
Thinking about you this day. Another year has passed. Continue to watch over us.
I Love you!
October 14, 2018
October 14, 2018
Miss you everyday Sweetheart!
My Heart is full of wonderful memories of you !
Stay beside me forever!
I Love You !
Charlotte XOXO
October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018
Happy Heavenly Birthday Gary. Another year has come and gone. Love you my dear brother. Miss you everyday.
October 13, 2018
October 13, 2018
Another one of your birthday here without you. It seems like yesterday that we had to say goodbye. Every one here misses you. You now have another loved one with you. Take care of Roy Turner and let him know Verna is having a hard time. Just takes time to get over losing a loved one. My heart is so filled with love for you and your Dad. Miss you both more than words can express. Mom
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Another year has passed since you have left us. Thinking about you on this day. I Love You.
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Another Christmas without you. I miss you so much. Every one of us misses you. Christmas went on as usual, but you were not here.We all missed you. Hope you and your Dad are in a beautiful place. I love you both .Will see you. I love you, Mom
October 13, 2017
October 13, 2017
Happy 68th Birthday Gary. Seems like it has been years since we talked. I miss you more than words can express. Continue to watch over us. I Love You!
January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017
Dear Gary,What a great song for you,Love Has No End,you and your dad were two of the greatest guys there were!!Hope to see you again one day. Love you both.
January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017
Another year has past. Seems like yesterday that you were still here with us. As I scrolled thru the beautiful pictures of your life, it places a smile on my face to know how much you loved us. You are only a memory away. May you continue to watch over us. Missing you each and every day. I Love You.
January 2, 2017
January 2, 2017
Today it's 2 years since I lost my daddy. I miss you everyday and think about you often. We talk to the boys about their paw paw and laugh about all the good times. My heart always has a hole without you dad. Miss you now and forever. Xx
October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016
Darling wanted to tell you I Love You today !
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sweetheart !
Always in my heart and feel you beside me
All my love forever, Charlotte.
October 13, 2016
October 13, 2016
Happy Birthday Dad. We made a special dessert tonight in your honor. Apple Betty! Miss you always.
January 2, 2016
January 2, 2016
Now a year has passed and I miss you even more. I feel so bad because you had to suffer so much. You were so brave when you knew it would take you from us. I pray that your prayers were answered and you got to see your Dad and of course Our Lord. Till we meet again, I love you. Your Mom
October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015
Happy Birthday Gary. Can't believe it has been 9 months already. Just knowing that you are with God and you are at peace now makes all the difference. May you continue to watch over our families. Love you always!
October 13, 2015
October 13, 2015
Happy Birthday, son. I miss you so very much. It's been 8 months since God called you home. I think He did it to get you out of the terrible pain you were having. Don't forget to tell Him how much love we have for you both. I hope and pray that Heaven is all we could hope for. I hope you got your wish to see your Dad.I love you and miss you .
January 9, 2015
January 9, 2015
Gary,

I will try to be succinct as you are a man about which one could write a great deal.

In short:

I thank you for welcoming me so openly into your family and agreeing to let me marry your beautiful daughter Kristi - particularly when you knew this destined you and Charlotte to live apart from her

I thank you for all the chats we have had over the past 15 years on topics as serious as religion and football (which really are very similar where I come from), as well as slightly less serious topics such as work and family

I thank you for showing me what a fantastic father looks like and how one should act (I cannot express how lucky I am to have had two fantastic fathers in this respect)

I thank you for showing me how to love so strongly - not only for your children and wife but also for your extended family, including myself, as well

I thank you for your general wisdom and guidance and for all the memories of you that we will cherish for all our days

And finally, I thank you for simply being my friend - I truly love you Gary and whilst like many I will miss you so terribly, I know that I am blessed to have had you in my life

From your three loving grandsons (Turner, Caleb and Elias) and myself in Australia.

Love,

Tim
January 7, 2015
January 7, 2015
Gary,my dear nephew,one of the sweetest guys in the world.Ever since I used to watch you at nanny and grandpas house,you were so darn cute,I just knew you would be a special person and everyone would love you.When you see your dad tell him I miss him so much and love him.Till we meet again rest in peace.
January 6, 2015
January 6, 2015
A friend of mine sent me this poem and it is how I prefer to think of you now dad. With me always. Maybe some others will like it too. Xx

Do not stand at my grave and weep
I am not there. I do not sleep.
I am a thousand winds that blow.
I am the diamond glints on snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened grain.
I am the gentle autumn rain.
When you awaken in the morning's hush
I am the swift uplifting rush
Of quiet birds in circled flight.
I am the soft stars that shine at night.
Do not stand at my grave and cry;
I am not there. I did not die.
January 5, 2015
January 5, 2015
I will remember all our good times and our bad. Although I don't think we had any bad, because I was the baby sister. :) I will never forget that you used to feed me waffles and maybe hamburger meat when you and Charlotte first were married. I stayed there a lot so I guess it must not have bothered me. I am going to miss your smile but will always see it thru the sunshine. There is no other love like the love for a brother. There is no other love like the love from a Brother. I love you !
January 5, 2015
January 5, 2015
Brother,
I can't find the words to express how I feel right now. Sad that you are gone, but happy that you no longer have to bear the pain from the terrible illness that you have endured over the last 2 1/2 years. As I have talked to Dad over the years, I may, and probably will, call upon you for advice from time to time. But it won't be about golf, as I have seen you play before.... :-) I love you Brother !!!

I'm not going to say good-bye, but instead I'm just going to say
"See You Later". Please put a good word in for me with God....just in case.
January 4, 2015
January 4, 2015
Not a moment goes by that I don't think about you in heaven. I sat outside yesterday thinking back to our last visit and want you to know what that meant to me. We shared some old childhood memories. You mentioned that because of our age difference we never really had a chance to get close. You openly prayed with me and held my hand and at that moment I felt that we could have not been any closer. I loved our visit and that was a good day. God has blessed me with a wonderful memory of us that will be cherished a lifetime. Rest in peace my brother your work on earth is done. I love you.
January 4, 2015
January 4, 2015
Gary, as my older cousin, you guided and helped me. I'll always remember your soothing voice and the many happy memories of us growing up together. You will always live in my heart and mind.
January 4, 2015
January 4, 2015
I love you my first child. My heart is breaking that you are in Heaven because I can' see you, but someday we'll be together again. I miss you so much.,but I am glad you are not suffering any more. Love, love you.
January 4, 2015
January 4, 2015
Gary I will miss you thank you for all you taught me and letting me have the honors of doing the pancreatic walk with you and your family.there are no words to describe a great man like you thank you rest in peace.
January 3, 2015
January 3, 2015
Gary I will miss you but never forget you.
I love you my Brother
January 3, 2015
January 3, 2015
Uncle Gary,

Where are the words to express my emotions... I have huge regret. I've missed you for so long. Missed seeing your smiling face at Grandma's on Christmas Eve. I miss your commanding voice and how it would take control of a room and demand attention even for just a quick joke.

You are A Man who inspires and was admired by many, myself included. You will and have always been one of the greatest, most selfless men in my life. I wish I could have allowed more time to spend with you.

You have raised your children very well in my eyes and have helped everyone around you grow into a better person. I can only aspire to be to your level of special.

I love you very much Uncle, and have missed you very much, you will never be far from my thoughts. Enjoy your true retirement! Rest with God! I'll see you when I get there! Love you, Cody

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Another year has passed only this time mom has now passed and she is with you and dad. We miss you but know you all are together now and watching over us. Love you.
October 13, 2023
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Happy Heavenly Birthday. Missing you each and every day.
I Love You!
January 2, 2023
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Another year has passed. So many things have changed since you left us. Forever in our hearts. I Love You!
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January 2, 2020
Five years have been very long without you !
i think of you everyday !
Sending my Love !

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