William E. Humphreys

William E. Humphreys, age 75 of Massillon, passed away on Wednesday, December 19, 2018 at his home. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on February 1, 1943. Bill served his country with the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He went on to work at the Hoover Company, retiring on June 30, 2001. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Massillon, helping in many areas. He was active with the MAPS museum, serving as a tour guide. He is survived by his wife Betty Anne (Strohm) Humphreys, whom he married on August 30, 1980, his daughter and son-in-law, Traci and Michael Tanksley, his grandson Dawson Tanksley, his sister and brother-in-law, Edith and Richard Speegle and David Bagley, who he met through the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program and treated like a son. A memorial service will take place on Saturday, December 29th at 11:00 a.m. at First Baptist Church with Dr. Roger Alber officiating. The family will receive friends one hour before the service. Military honors will follow the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, 20-6th Street S.E., Massillon, OH 44646.