David Humphries

Mr. David Humphries, age 57, of Gainesville, GA passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2014, from long-term illness associated with diabetes. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, December 21 @ 2:00 in the small church located in Linwood Apartments to celebrate the memory of his life. Brother Robert Pucket from Lakewood Baptist Church, where David was a member, will officiate.

Mr. Humphries was born in East Point, GA, and spent much of his life as a resident of the Gainesville, Hall County area. He was the son of the late Cyrus Ray Humphries and Charlene Scoggins Humphries. Mr. Humphries retired from Great Clips as a barber. He attended Christian colleges and Bible studies for three years, and was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association. He was always ready to share his testimony for Christ, and had a strong objection to abortion. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, and riding his motorcycle. David's interrupted plans were to move to the Phillippines.

Mr. Humphries is survived by his fiancee, Zelda Taladua, her daughter Khaira, whom he loved as his own daughter, his future sister-in-law, Melvelyn Taladua, all of Bolibol Oroquiet, Philippines, and Merlyn Taladua, future mother-in-law, of Saudia Arabia. Local survivors include his sister, Jan Shelnut, her fiancée, Mark Palmer, of Gainesville; nephew Carlton Reece of Shannon, GA, and his family; Aunt Bonnie Yeary of Gainesville; Aunt Shirley Wheeler of Lawrenceville; Uncle Truman Humphries and Aunt Fania Humphries of Braselton, GA; Uncle Glen Hollis of Atlanta, GA; Uncle Gene and Aunt Jo of Murphy, NC; Uncle Ernie Carver of Sevierville, TN; and several other cousins and relatives scattered throughout Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee.

A special thanks to all of David's close friends at his apartment for their continuous love and care.

Memorial Park Funeral Home, 2030 Memorial Park Road, Gainesville, GA 30504 is in charge of arrangements.