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Fredrick L. Humphreys

September 3, 1946, Friday, June 2, 2023

Fredrick L. Humphreys passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023 at Franciscan Lafayette East Hospital. He was born on September 3, 1946 in Crawfordsville to Carl and Ferris (Hesler) Humphreys. He married Sally Miles on September 1, 1968 in New Market.

Fred was a graduate of Turkey Run High School, Class of 1964. He served in the Army National Guard from 1965-71. Fred and Sally opened Crawfordsville Auto Supply from 1972-1988, when he sold and continued as a manager at Crawfordsville Carquest, retiring in 2011. He was a longtime member of Ladoga Christian Church, Montgomery County Pioneer Association, Indiana Eastern Snow Mobile Association, American Legion, Post 72. Charioteers Car Club and W.A.S.P. Fred enjoyed snowmobiling and going boating with his family. He watched and participated in the races at Ben Hur Motor Speedway.

Fred is survived by his wife, Sally; sons, Mitch Humphreys (Michele) and Justin Humphreys (Kelley); 4 grandchildren, Kinsey, Kendall, Addison and Miles Humphreys; 1 brother, Phillip Humphreys (Joyce); several nieces, nephews and extended family; and his friends at the Burger King Coffee Club.

He was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Jerry Humphreys, sister-in-law, Brig Humphreys.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, June 11, 2023, from 4-7pm at Sanders Priebe Funeral Care, 315 S Washington Street in Crawfordsville. A funeral home service will be held the following day at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor Rod Noggle officiating. Burial will follow at Indian Creek Hill Cemetery, outside of New Market with Military Honors provided by the United States Army and American Legion, Post 72.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Montgomery County Pioneer Association Scholarship Fund, c/o Melody Davis, 7490 E 300 S, Crawfordsville, IN 47933.

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