Graveside services for Ronnie Johnson Humphrey, age 72, of Fayetteville, TN will be conducted on Sunday, June 9, at 3:00 PM at Stateline Cemetery with Higgins Funeral Home in charge. The Reverend Tim Smith of Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church is the officiant. Mr.
Humphrey passed away Sunday afternoon, June 2, at Lincoln Manor Assisted Living after a five year battle with cancer.
He was a native of Lincoln County, and the son of Robert Johnson “Bo” Humphrey and Bonnie Price Humphrey who both predecease him. Mr. Humphrey was also preceded in death by a brother Donnie Wayne Humphrey of Winchester, TN.
Mr. Humphrey was a special education teacher in the Lincoln County School System for 30 years. He held a Bachelor of Science degree from his beloved Tennessee Tech University. Go Golden Eagles! At Tennessee Tech, Ronnie Humphrey became lifelong friends with his fraternity brothers of Sigma Phi Epsilon. He continued his education, receiving a Masters in Special Education from Middle Tennessee State University.
His training in special education aided Mr. Humphrey’s work with all levels of students who had special needs. He was beloved by many of those students who never forgot his teaching and influence in their lives. Mr. Humphrey was always so happy to see these former students and catch up with their lives, and they with him.
Survivors include his brother Con Wilson Humphrey and wife Arden of Fayetteville, TN; and brother Robert Timothy and wife Amanda of Lewisburg, TN. Mr. Humphrey is also survived by his church family at Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church and the director, nurses, and staff at Lincoln Manor Assisted Living. Honorary Pallbearers will be his special caregivers from Lincoln Manor Assisted Living. Throughout his cancer battle, Mr. Humphrey remained positive and an inspiration to others. He will be dearly missed by all who loved and knew him.
Visitation with the family will be at the cemetery from 2:00 PM until time for the service.
In lieu of flowers, Ronnie’s request was that memorials be made to Fayetteville Cumberland Presbyterian Church, 1015 Lewisburg Highway, Fayetteville, TN 37334 or to Lincoln Medical Home Health and Hospice, 106 Medical Center Boulevard, Fayetteville, TN 37334.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Ronnie Johnson Humphrey.
Con and Arden, So sorry for your great loss. Ron was a great inspiration to many students who needed his help, and he was so good to those of us who had those students in our classrooms as he aided us too. He always had a smile and brightened up our days when we worked with him at LCHS. May you find comfort and peace because he had a long health battle. Thoughts and prayers! Our love, Wanda and Bob Williams
We are so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s illness and passing. Condolences to his family and friends. He was always so kind and fun to be with. We are sorry for your loss. He will be missed.
Donna, I’m so sorry to hear about the passing of your Uncle. Please know you’re in my thoughts and Prayers.
As a fraternity brother of Sigma Phi Epsilon he always showed the type of person he was and would always be. Understanding, helpful and involved in what ever project that was going on. I was not as lucky as some brothers to have been able to spend a lot time after school with Ronnie but he was always remembered fondly in conversations when ever a group gathered. Brother we will miss you.
Con, Arden and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. I always loved Ronnie. He was so upbeat. I know what it is to lose a brother. My thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the days to come. He will definitely be missed by all who knew him.
Praying for the family to have peace. Mr Ronnie was a kind gentleman that cared deeply for his students.
Prayers for Ronnie’s family and for all his care givers. We taught together at the beginning of my career, and I know how much he wanted to help each and every student under his care.
I was so saddened to read about my school mate, and friend, Ronnie Humphrey. I saw him several months ago at Lincoln manor, and he had a positive attitude. He told me about his cancer, but was his usual fun self, upbeat and joking around! God bless his family during this trying time!
With sincere sympathy to the family
Marcella Scott
Prayers for the family of Ronnie! I always thought so much of him and his friendship. He was truly a gift in his profession and helped so many that needed him. I will always remember him fondly.
Lenace Hyde
Sending prayers for the family during this difficult time.
Dear Arden and Con, I’m so sorry for your loss of Con’s brother Ronnie. Sympathy and Condolences to all of Ronnie’s friends and relatives.
Love Mary Jo and Sandy
Our heartfelt sympathies go to the family. We have you in our hearts and prayers.
Sarah and Jack Raby
We are so Sorry. God Bless the Family and Friends with Comfort and Peace in the Days to Come. 🙏💖🙏
As a student in the school he taught I thought he was kinda mean. Years later I worked with him and realized I so judged him wrongly. He and I became friends and shared many laughs over my short time there. The friendship lasted many more years and so did the laughs. He will be truly missed.
I’m so sorry for the loss of Ronnie. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Prayers for the family. Ronnie was always a ray of sunshine when he would come to Blanche to bring papers to us. He was witty and sassy and a ton of fun.Somehow I had lost touch with him through the years. My memories of him will always bring a smile. RIP Ronnie.
Tim,Con and family we are so sorry to hear of Ronnie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With sincere sympathy to the family
I don’t even know where to begin at. First I’m so sorry and I’m praying for his family. I loved Ronnie he was my go to person to talk to at my work where he lived at. And he always helped me set up bingo when I had to call it. The very first time I had to call bingo I was so nerves but he talked me threw it and told me I would do just fine .I’m going to miss him .he use to call us girl at work oh look at that hot momma or he will see me and say oh lord look.who they let come in. Always made us laugh and put a smile.on our face .