Charles M. Humphrey – 90

Charles M. Humphrey, age 90 of Clinton, passed away Saturday, May 20, 2023 at Mercy One Hospital. In following Charles’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Clinton Lawn Cemetery. The Pape funeral Home is assisting the family.
Charles was born in Clinton on December 30, 1932, the son of Lester J. and Margaret M. (Gladhill) Humphrey, Sr. He married Shirley Hasken on July 6, 1963 in Mt. Carroll, IL. Shirley passed away on June 19, 2021. In his younger years Charles worked at Rich Toy Factory. In 1992 he retired after 40 years with Clinton Corn Processing/A.D.M. He loved music and as a self-taught harmonica player, Charles had his own band, “Ole Country Boys”. He had a love of old cars and pets, enjoyed fishing, wood working, gardening, yard work and puzzles.
Charles is survived by 3 children; Warren J. Humphrey of Williamsburg, IA, Barbara (Mike) Fulton of West Branch, IA, and Rae (Brent) Deney-Gluesing of Clinton; 6 grandchildren, Ryan, Jennifer (Matt), Jake (Lindsay), Danielle (Eric), Ashlyn (Scott), and Chelsea; 6 great grandchildren, Warren, Chanel, Jerimiah, Mya, Aziyah, and Hazel; his sister, Joan Pinkston of Bettendorf and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Shirley; 2 grandsons, Brent and Nick; 3 sisters, Betty, Jackie, and Marylin; a brother, Lester “Jake”, 4 half-sisters, Shirley, Darlene, Alma, and Elsie and a half-brother, Junior. Memorials may be made to the family and sent to Rae Deney-Gluesing at 1123 No. 11th St. Clinton, Iowa 52732. Online condolences may be left at www.papefh.com.