George Anthony Humphreys (Tony) born 2/20/1941-12/26/2025 passed away peacefully at Sacred Heart Medical Center in Springfield, OR.

Tony is survived by his wife of 57 years, Shirley Humphreys; his children, Tammy Lantis, David Humphreys, James Humphreys and Robert Humphreys (little Tony); and his grandchildren, Rachel Brown, Robert VanElverdighe, Thomas VanElverdinge, Jaxon Lantis, Xaden Lilly-Hoyt, Jazmyn Laisure, Brandon Humphreys, Wesley Humphreys, Hailie Humphreys, Alexis Humphreys, Jordan Arias, Jesse Humphreys and a plethora of great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Hilda Humphreys, sister Loretta Barcus and son Daniel Humphreys.

Tony graduated from Marshfield Highschool, in Coos Bay, Oregon June 15th, 1959. He attended multiple colleges from 1959-1980 studying Natural Sciences, Psychology, Mathematics, Fish and Game Management.

He was married on September 21, 1968, to Shirley Ann Humphreys. Shirley had 4 kids that she brought into the marriage and together they had a son. They were married for 57 years and had a fun filled life together.

Tony served in the US Navy from 1962-1966.

He was trained in Electronics, Electricity, as a Fire Control Technician on Missile Systems, and Air Search Radar Schooling. He served 3 years aboard the USS Springfield CLG-7 Flagship of the Sixth Fleet. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal for being an honorably active service member during the Vietnam War. He was honorably discharged in 1966.

He began working for Willamette Industries in 1971 as a Log scaler, Log buyer, Log sales representative and many years as a Log Quality Control Supervisor. Willamette

Industries was taken over by Weyerhaeuser and retired in 2003.

Tony had many hobbies. He loved to fiddle around with the Oregon Old Time Fiddlers as a lifetime member since 2010 and remained a member since then. He loved to hunt, fish and go crabbing, attend and organize family reunions. For many years the family reunions were held at his farm in Blachly Oregon where family and friends would gather for the annual family reunion. He loved to catch a plethora of crab and have crab feasts with family and friends. He loved to camp, hike and go mushroom hunting throughout the Oregon forests with his family.

Tony loved to travel. He and Shirley took a trip to Europe and visited 9 different counties. They also took a trip to Scandinavia and multiple trips to Hawaii with their friends Harry and Sandy Kelly. They absolutely loved their trip to Branson, Missouri because of the music and the catfish dinners. They visited the Son's of Pioneers and got rained on during an outdoor play and just about froze to death.

He was known for his quick wit, infectious laughter, his generosity, unwavering kindness and his love for his family. He will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew him.

He believed in building relationships and memories that stand the test of time.

Celebration of Life Services for Tony:

January 10, 2026

Time 11:00 am-2:00 pm

Place: Irving Grange

1011 Irvington Rd

Eugene, OR 97404

Refreshments will be served