Obituary
Edward Franklin "Frankie" Humphreys, 72, of Crisfield, died Friday, August 8, 2008 at Peninsula Regional Medical Center in Salisbury.
Born in Crisfield on October 4, 2008, he was a son of the late Edward "Bunny" and Lola Wharton Humphreys.
He worked many years with his father-in-law, the late John Goldsborough, at Goldsborough's Grocery in Crisfield until their closing. He also owned and operated the former Ye Olde Snack Shop in Crisfield for more than ten years and retired in 1997 from Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover where he was a dietary officer.
A faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Crisfield, he served as Deacon and Trustee at various times and was instrumental in starting the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, which has served people in need for the past 30 years. He was also a member of the former Crisfield Company L, 115th Infantry Army National Guard.
Frankie enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and fishing and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was extremely devoted to and loved his family very much.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Myrna Goldsborough Humphreys of Crisfield; three children, Jed Humphreys and wife Annette of Marion, David Humphreys and wife Jennifer of Crisfield and Jennifer Barone of Hebron; five grandchildren, Jordy, Justin, Joshua and Jaime Humpreys and Hunter Barone; his mother-in-law, Mary Goldsborough of Crisfield; a niece, Ellen Holland and husband David of Princess Anne, and their children, Jamie Holland, April Guard and Leah Evans; and numerous cousins.
Along with his parents and father-in-law, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Robert "Smitty" Smith.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 11, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. Pastors Tad Maroon and Berry McCready will officiate. Interment will be in Sunnyridge Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 6 – 8 PM or one hour prior to the service Monday.
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163 or Coastal Hospice, P. O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733.
Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw and Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com
Born in Crisfield on October 4, 2008, he was a son of the late Edward "Bunny" and Lola Wharton Humphreys.
He worked many years with his father-in-law, the late John Goldsborough, at Goldsborough's Grocery in Crisfield until their closing. He also owned and operated the former Ye Olde Snack Shop in Crisfield for more than ten years and retired in 1997 from Eastern Correctional Institution in Westover where he was a dietary officer.
A faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Crisfield, he served as Deacon and Trustee at various times and was instrumental in starting the Community Thanksgiving Dinner, which has served people in need for the past 30 years. He was also a member of the former Crisfield Company L, 115th Infantry Army National Guard.
Frankie enjoyed gardening, woodworking, and fishing and especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He was extremely devoted to and loved his family very much.
He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Myrna Goldsborough Humphreys of Crisfield; three children, Jed Humphreys and wife Annette of Marion, David Humphreys and wife Jennifer of Crisfield and Jennifer Barone of Hebron; five grandchildren, Jordy, Justin, Joshua and Jaime Humpreys and Hunter Barone; his mother-in-law, Mary Goldsborough of Crisfield; a niece, Ellen Holland and husband David of Princess Anne, and their children, Jamie Holland, April Guard and Leah Evans; and numerous cousins.
Along with his parents and father-in-law, he was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine and Robert "Smitty" Smith.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 11, 2008 at 2:00 PM at the Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. Pastors Tad Maroon and Berry McCready will officiate. Interment will be in Sunnyridge Memorial Park.
Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 6 – 8 PM or one hour prior to the service Monday.
Donations in his memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 163, Salisbury, MD 21803-0163 or Coastal Hospice, P. O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733.
Arrangements are in the care of Bradshaw and Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield. To send condolences to the family, please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com
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