Joe Dale Humphries

Mr. Joe Dale Humphries, 57, of Lancaster passed away Friday, May 22, 2020. He was born July 2, 1962 in Lancaster, a son of the late Jesse Alexander Humphries and Gladys Rose Barrineau Humphries. Mr. Humphries retired from Bowater after 34 years of service. In his younger years, he was an Eagle Scout and always had an appreciation for the outdoors. In his retirement years, Mr. Humphries devoted much of his free time to family and grandkids. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Hyde Park Baptist Church and enjoyed fellowship with his church family. Mr. Humphries was a devoted family man and his first love was Ronda to whom they were married for 36 years. His grandchildren were very special to him.A memorial service to celebrate the life of Mr. Humphries will be held Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at 2 p.m. at Hyde Park Baptist Church Memorial Center with the Rev. Charlie Simpson officiating.Mr. Humphries is survived by his wife Ronda L. Humphries of Lancaster; two sons, Brent C. Humphries and his wife Katie of Lancaster and Madison L. Humphries of Lancaster; a daughter, McKenzie H. Medlin and her husband Justin of Lancaster; a brother, Jon Humphries and his wife Karen of Lancaster; two sisters, Johnsie Blythe and her husband, Jackie of Lancaster and Darlene Barrs and her husband Russell of Fort Lawn; six grandchildren, Kenzlie, Janson, Kayne, Channing, Lawson and Londyn; and several nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed his fur babies, Dakota, Apollo and Jack.The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 at Hyde Park Baptist Church Memorial Center and other times at the home of Joe and Ronda. Memorial contributions may be made to Hyde Park Baptist Church, 1906 Flat Creek Road, Lancaster, SC 29720. Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Humphries.Read Obituary