Bobby Gene Humphreys

Bobby Gene Humphreys, 83, of Morrilton, Arkansas, passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023. He was born March 17, 1940, in Hollis, Arkansas, the son of Marie Blythe Dixon. Bob was baptized at the Valley Home Baptist Church in Hollis, AR. He married Betty Jean Farris in December of 1967. Together they have two children, Greg (Jill) of El Dorado and Brad (Kim) of Plumerville. His grandchildren include Caroline, Ben, and Amberly Humphreys. Bob graduated from Oklahoma State University in August 1961 with a BS in Forestry and a Commission in the U.S. Army. After a few months of employment with the Forest Service as a Forest Technician, he entered the military in January 1962. Upon completion of the Field Artillery Officers Basic Course at Fort Sill, OK, he was assigned to the 2nd Bn, 27th Field Artillery, 3rd Armored Division, at Friedberg, West Germany. He completed his active-duty tour there and was released from active duty in May 1964. Bob remained active in the U.S. Army Reserve for a total of 28 years, retiring in 1989. He held a number of Instructor, Command, and staff positions in the 95th Division (Training); the 4154th Little Rock USAR School, and the 122nd Army Command. Some of these assignments were Company Commander; Command & General Staff Instructor; School Secretary; Assistant Commandant; Acting Commandant; and ARCOM Assistant Chief of Staff. His many service awards include 2 awards of the Meritorious Service Medal. He was a graduate of the Field Artillery Officer Advanced Course, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. Bob worked for the Arkansas Forestry Commission in 1961, and again from 1964-1966. He then worked for Green Bay Packaging from 1967-2004, retiring as Procurement Manager. Bob was a Past President and Past Secretary of the Morrilton Rotary Club. He was a past Vice-President of the Oklahoma State University Forest Alumni Association and a member of the MENSA International High-IQ Society. Bob completed numerous running events, including four 26.2 mile marathon races. He coached rifle teams and won numerous marksmanship competitions while in the military. He was a member of the 1960 National Championship Intercollegiate Varsity Rifle team at Oklahoma State University. In 1998 he won his class championship at the World Horseshoe Tournament, and he was an enthusiastic supporter of organized horseshoe pitching in Arkansas. A graveside service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, July 7, at the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at the funeral home.

Bobby Gene Humphreys

March 17, 1940 - June 30, 2023