Thomas J. Humphrey, age 77, of Manchester, Michigan, passed away at his home on July 2, 2020. He was born March 11, 1943 in Albion, Michigan, the son of Wallace and Opal (Carr) Humphrey. He was in the United States Airforce for six years during Vietnam, where he served on the specialty team. He graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
Tom had lived in the area for nearly 40 years. He worked for Consumers Energy in Jackson for 30 years, retiring in 2001. He loved to travel, throughout the United States as well as all over the world, yet he was a simple man who loved nature and taking hikes. He loved all things “techy” from a very young age, whether it was electronics, the newest gadget, or SciFi. He also enjoyed woodcarving and watching his grandchildren play football.
On March 11, 1965 he married Betty J. Rodriquez in Denver, CO, and she survives. Also surviving are two children, Tammy (Matthew) Mason of Chelsea and Todd C. Humphrey of Ypsilanti; four grandchildren, Maxwell Mason, Michael Mason, Alex Humphrey, and Zachary Humphrey; and one sister, Suzanne Wuster of Colorado.
A Graveside Service will be held at a later date at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea.
