Mr. William David Humphries, age 78, of Shannon

Mr. William David Humphries, age 78, of Shannon, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Humphries was born in Floyd County, Georgia on July 5, 1947, son of the late William Henry Humphries and the late Mary Ann Evans Humphries. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Lee Humphries. Mr. Humphries was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He worked for several years as a meter reader for Georgia Power then for Atlanta Gas Light. He also retired from Georgia Highlands College where he worked in Security. Mr. Humphries was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and played and coached softball for several years.

Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Diane Murphy Humphries; a daughter, Ginger Dawn Shaw (Mike); a son, Brandon Blake Humphries; a granddaughter, Mikayla Dawn Black (Brandon); a grandson, Evan Storm Shaw.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 15, 2026, at 2pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, with the Rev. Justin Silver officiating. Interment will follow in Oaknoll Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Monday from 1pm until 1:45pm.

Pallbearers are asked to assemble at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, on Monday at 1:30pm and include Blake Humphries, Evan Shaw, Mike Shaw, Brandon Black, and Terry Brown.

Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, South Chapel, is honored to serve the family of Mr. William David Humphries.