William "Bill" Humphrey

June 20, 1932 - March 26, 2021

William F. “Bill” Humphrey, age 88, of Clare, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 26, 2021. He was born the son of Franklin and Leila (Stockford) Humphrey on June 20, 1932 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. He married LuAnne Hampton on March 27, 1952 at the United Methodist Church of Clare. For most of his working career, Bill was a maintenance man for Thayer Dairy. He had initially worked at Humphrey Equipment, the local International Harvester dealer prior to Thayer’s. Following Thayer Dairy he worked for a time for the City of Clare, followed by a few years with Frostbite Products in Clare and finally for Northern Dry Bulk. He and LuAnne had attended both the Clare United Methodist Church and the Clare Congregational UCC. Survivors include; his wife, LuAnne, his children, Patricia and David Hazen of Barryton, Col. Michael and Judy Humphrey of Trinity, N.C., Pamela and Tom Weaver of Clare, William and Susan Humphrey of Lexington Park, MD., and Matthew and Dawn Humphrey of Clare. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his grandson, Patrick Humphrey, and his brothers, Fred, Bob and Joe. Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 10 A.M. to 12 P.M. at the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. Friends are invited to meet with his family at this time. Interment will follow in the Cherry Grove Cemetery, followed by a luncheon at the Filcon Building, 528 Pioneer Parkway in Clare. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Michigan or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Mask wearing and social distancing compliance will be encouraged. If you are unable to attend, an online condolence register is available at www.stephenson-wyman.com