William Malcolm Humphress, 80, of Elk Horn, KY passed from this life on Sunday, November 7, 2021 at Taylor Regional Hospital. Son of the late William G. and Maude Lee (Chappell) Humphress, he was born in Taylor County on November 2, 1941.

Mr. Humphress had made a profession of faith in Christ and was a member of Christie Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a former employee of Parker-Kalon and the caretaker of the Harden Cemetery.

SURVIVORS:

His wife of 60 years: Helen Virginia (Mudd) Humphress

3 sons: Ronald Mark Humphress and wife Tammy of Knifley, Steven Keith Humphress and wife Jane of Campbellsville, and Michael Wade Humphress and wife Pam of Columbia

3 siblings: Wyneth Eastridge, Joyce Eastridge, and Yvonne Humphress and husband Garry, all of Campbellsville

6 grandchildren: Whitney Kemp and husband Nick, Eric Humphress, Chantay York and husband Cody, Adam Humphress and wife Jasmine, Matthew Humphress and wife Emilly, and Brook Bell and husband Levi

8 great-grandchildren: Piper, Gabby, Gavin, Maxton, Easton, Roni, Kassi, and Aspen

A host of other family members and friends

He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Humphress.

Funeral Service: Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM EST (10:00 AM CST) in the chapel of L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY with Bro. Steve Francis officiating

Interment: Harden Cemetery, Hwy 76, Adair County, KY

Visitation: Wednesday, Nov. 10, from 5:00-8:00 PM EST (4:00-7:00 PM CST) at the funeral home

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials in the form of donations to the Harden Cemetery. Those can be made in person at the funeral home, online through the “Donations” tab above, or by mailing them to Harden Cemetery Fund, 17 Gumm Rd, Columbia, KY 42728.