Harold Vivian Humphreys, beloved brother, uncle, and friend to many, crossed over to Heaven on April 19, 2026.

Harold was born November 8, 1943, in Prince Frederick, Maryland, to H. Vivian and Ida Lois (Bowen) Humphreys. After Ida Lois passed away in 1947, Harold was raised for a time on Wagon Wheel Farm by his grandparents, J. Lloyd and H. Elizabeth Bowen, with the support of his aunts and uncle, Nina, Celeste, and Lloyd Jr. along with his wife Shirley. When his father remarried, he found a loving second mother in Edith Humphreys, his devoted caregiver through most of his life. Older sister Brenda Humphreys Burns became his caregiver in later years, and he enjoyed a close bond with her husband Mike. Younger sister Joan Humphreys took over as caregiver for Harold in his advanced age.

As a boy, Harold could barely be separated from his bicycle. When not cruising the country lanes on his bike, he would lose himself in the adventures of the singing cowboys. He never left that happy trail, carrying his love of classic westerns all through life. Adult Harold could very often be found sporting a signature western shirt and bolo tie. John Deeres would become his trusty steeds as he spent many a summer happily tending the grass and doting on his lawn tractors. Ever the handyman, he jumped at any chance to build and repair. There was never a problem a little duct tape couldn't fix.

Harold was a deeply faithful and treasured member of Church by the Chesapeake, serving as an usher, sharing in every opportunity for fellowship, and rarely missing a church dinner. He served his community over a long career as an assistant to the U.S. Postal Service mail carrier in Broomes Island and Port Republic. Ever the warmhearted soul, he was sure to encounter old friends or make new ones wherever he went.

Harold is dearly loved and sorely missed. He is survived by sisters Joan Humphreys and Ann Humphreys; nephews and nieces Robert Burns (Rose), Susan Blackwell (Curtis), Mark Burns (Becca), Whitney Crum, and Tess Butner (Clark); and his many great and great-great nephews and nieces.

Memorial services will be held at a later date, at Waters Memorial United Methodist Church, 5400 Mackall Rd., St. Leonard, MD 20685.