Hump Humphrey
(24 JUL 1932, 4 APR 2000)
Hump Humphrey Eulogies
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C - 1
1st Row: Griggs, Page, Sietman, Hayes, Negaard, Bates, Maurer
2nd Row: Giza, Murphy, Staudaher
3rd Row: Fleeger, Isbell, Charlie Johnson
4th Row: Fred Phillips (CO), Domeck, Sloan, Samos
5th Row: Viney, Ceglowski Armour, Passafiume, Humphrey, Lozier, McClelland (Absent: Norvell)
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Howitzer Entry Canisteo, New York, Congressional, C-1 "Hump" entered West Point from a small New York town, but aside from the fact that he managed to fall into the nearest creek on night problems, he took his place with the best of ‘55. Although he was never comfortable in social science, academics were no problem, and the gym claimed 90% of his free hours. Soccer 3-2, Monogram; Track 4-3, Numerals; Fishing Club 3; Forum 2-1; Howitzer 4; Skeet Club 2-1; Ski Club 4-3-2-1; Spanish club 3-1; Weight Lifting Club 3-1; Sergeant 1. Register Entry B-NY (24 JULy 1932); Inf; 187 RCT 56; 101 Abn Div; Resd 58 1LT; BD Golden Gate Theological Seminary 63; Pastor Hillcrest Baptist Church 63; Evangelist 71. I did not know Hump at West Point, he was from the "other" Regt. From what I have learned of his life these last few days, the following poem seems to be his message to us all. "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 diamonds glints on snow; I am the sunlight on ripened grain; I am the gentle autum's rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush I am the siwft uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die. My spirit lives" author unknown Rest in peace Hump Bill Welter Classmate February 14, 2001) Dad was born on July 24 (1932) in Hornell, NY. He grew up in a small NY village named Canisteo. In July 1951), he was sworn in as a cadet at West Point. He graduated in June 1955). Upon graduation he was assigned to the 101ST Airborne Division as a paratrooper at Fort Campbell, KY. One night a man (I apologize I can't recall his name) witnessed to Dad and lead him to Christ. As a result, Dad said he wanted to be "a general in God's army". Therefore, he was ordained as a Baptist minister in 1957). He and Mom were married on July 5 (1960). Dad then graduated from Golden Gate Theological Seminary in 1963). He served 43 years in the ministry, pastoring 4 Baptist churches and serving as an international evangelist. In 1989), he was president of the Fellowship of Tennessee Baptist Evangelists. He passed away on April 4, 2000) in Sevierville, TN. Dad is survived by his wife, Nancy, and four children, Becky, Rick, Debby, and David. He also has ten grandchildren. It is untelling how many lives were touched as a result of Dad being obedient and allowing Christ to work through him. David Humphrey February 14, 2001) "Well done, thou good and faithful servant" Rest in God's peace, Hump Walt McCrillis February 16, 2001)  Taps (SEP / (OCT 2006) |
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