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Obituary for Mack Edward Humphries Mack Edward Humphries
Covington Resident Was Former U.S. Air Force Musician, Westvaco Retiree

Mr. Mack Edward Humphries, age 84, of Covington, Virginia, died Monday, March 7, 2022 at LewisGale Medical Center, Salem.

He was the husband of Loretta Reynolds Humphries.

Mr. Humphries was born September 13, 1937 in Covington, the son of the late Lowell Edward Humphries and Flossie McDaniel Humphries.

He served his country as a member of the United States Air Force where he was a musician with the Air Force Band – Drum and Bugle Corps.

A lifetime member of this community, Mack was employed as an electrician by Westvaco until his retirement.

He was an active member of First Christian Church. Mr. Humphries was a member of the Covington Masonic Lodge #171 A.F. & A.M.

In his spare time, he enjoyed playing golf.

In addition to his wife, Loretta, Mr. Humphries is survived by a son, Scott Humphries and wife, Paige; two grandchildren, Christen Adler and husband, John and Brooke Humphries; and two great grandchildren, Allison Adler and Jack Adler.

In addition to his parents, Lowell and Flossie Humphries, Mr. Humphries was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Pearman.

A memorial service will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, March 13, 2022 at First Christian Church with Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday afternoon from 2:00 p.m. until time of service at First Christian Church.

The family suggests that memorial tributes take the form of contributions to First Christian Church, 231 E. Fudge Street, Covington, VA 24426.

Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.