Dennis Neal Humphrey

April 9, 1924 - December 26, 2013

Dennis Fella Humphrey, age 89, a resident of Old Natchez Trace Rd in Santa Fe, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2013 at his residence. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, December 30 at 11:00 AM from the chapel of Heritage Funeral Home with Brother R. L. Potts officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson Chapel Cemetery. The family will visit with friends on Sunday afternoon from 4:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Heritage Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. A native of Maury County, Dennis was born on April 9, 1924 and was the son of the late John Mathias and Rosie Kelly Humphrey. He was a farmer for the majority of his life, and he often traded mules. He also enjoyed westerns and telling stories, but he especially loved his nieces and nephews. He is survived by his sister: Lillian Griggs of Columbia; nieces and nephews: Robert Humphrey, Scott Humphrey, Karen Barnes, Dianne Bennett; special beloved great nieces: Ashley Humphrey, Bristol Surprise, Chelsea Bennett, Shelby Bennett; special beloved great nephews: Matthew Dugger, Ryan Dugger, Austin Dugger, Gabe Humphrey, Collin Humphrey; great-great nephews: John Wayne Humphrey, Christian Surprise; and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by six brothers: John Thomas, Early, Elton, Dave, Lester and Hervie Humphrey; and one sister: Ethel Hay. Pallbearers will be: Perry Bennett, Ryan Dugger, Austin Dugger, Matthew Dugger, Scott Humphrey, and Robert Humphrey. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. Russell Bersheid, Howard Humphrey, Michael Aita, and Norman Dugger. You may share condolences with the family at the of this page.