John Fredrick Humphries

John Fredrick Humphries, aged 84, passed away on August 12, 2024, in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Born in Forrest County, MS, he was the son of Sherman C. Humphries and Mary Wheat Humphries. In his younger years, he served in the Army National Guard. John was actively involved in the Biloxi Kiwanis club and held the title of Duke in 1984 within the Gulf Coast Carnival Association. As a past President of the Mississippi Cable Television Association, he played a pivotal role in establishing cable systems in St. Andrews and Wiggins, where cable service was previously unavailable. John co-owned the cable business until its sale to Media Com in the late 1980s. His career spanned 45 years at Cable One (now Sparklight), where he began as a field technician and eventually retired as General Manager. During retirement, he enjoyed golfing, fishing, and spending quality time with his family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sherman and Mary Humphries; brother, Tommy Humphries; and sister, Betty Singley.

Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Jo Ann Humphries; daughter Robin Goings (Sidney) of Biloxi; son, Kelly Humphries of Biloxi; sisters, Juanita Tisdale of Virginia, and Ruth Minter of Petal/ Hattiesburg area; grandchildren, Jason Humphries (Jessica), Christy Windecker, Wendy Humphries (Brian Anseman), Jeremy Goings (Alyssa), Meghan Lundine (Robbie), Kaitlyn Hayes (Blake), Kelly Wayne Humphries; great grandchildren, Bailee Hood (Ricky), Caleb Windecker, Tyler Grantham, Bentley Humphries, Gavin Humphries, Blair Lundine, Hollis Lundine, Bradley Goings, John Christian Goings, Taytum Hayes; and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Friday, August 16 2024 at Riemann Family Funeral Home, 274 Beauvoir Rd. Biloxi, MS. Friends may visit from 12:00 – 1:00 PM at the funeral home chapel, where refreshments will also be available.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Jude https://www.stjude.org/

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Biloxi is serving the family.

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