John R. Humphrey 1948-2021

He was born Jan. 26, 1948, in Salem, a son of John and Ruth Reed Humphrey, and was a lifelong area resident.

He was a graduate of East Palestine High School and worked for Tarpaulin and part-time for Morgan Oil in Struthers. He was a Marine Corps veteran and fought for his country in Vietnam. John was also an active member of Struthers United Methodist Church and loved his church family.

John was a jokester and enjoyed making everyone smile. He was so kind and always positive, even on his worst days. He will be missed by all who knew him.

His first wife, the former Charlotte “Joie” Ward, whom he married Oct. 31, 1981, died Jan. 10, 2014.

Besides his wife, Arlene “Lyn” Humphrey, he leaves a stepdaughter, Shane Anne; a sister, Ruth (Dennis) Swingle of Fairview, Texas; a sister-in-law, Pat Wiles of Atlanta, Ga.; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, and his first wife, he was preceded in death by a brother, Edgar Wiles.

A memorial service will be held at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2021, at Struthers United Methodist Church, with Pastor Doug Theobald officiating. Friends may call from 3 to 3:30 p.m. prior to the service. A dinner will follow the service at the church, and burial will take place Wednesday morning, Oct. 27, 2021.

Arrangements by the Davidson-Becker Funeral Home in Struthers. Condolences may be sent at www.beckerobits.com.

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