Mr. Albert Humes, 69, of LaPorte, died Thursday, Aug. 28, 2014, at his home.
He was born April 29, 1945, in Knox, IN, to Joseph and Clara (Murrel) Humes.
Albert worked for 25 years as a maintenance foreman for Westville Correctional Center, retiring in 2008. He was a former member of the Moose Lodge and LaPorte Jaycees. Albert was a volunteer firefighter for Westville and Kingsford Heights fire departments. He enjoyed playing pool, woodworking, fishing and watching wrestling. He also enjoyed gardening, doing yard work, riding his tractor and mowing. Albert especially enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.
On Dec. 6, 1966, in Detroit, MI, he married Carolyn (Fults) Humes, who survives.
He is also survived by four sons, Mark Humes, Kirk (Jennifer) Humes, Darin (Dawn) Humes and Dennis (Kari) Humes, all of LaPorte; daughter, Candy Searing of LaPorte; 10 grandchildren, Jasen, Jennie, Aaron ,Christina, Zachary, Haley, Jacob, Erica, Cameron, and Bentley; seven great-grandchildren, Jamie, Joaquin, Hayden, Brianna, Emerson, Bailey, and Liam; and one brother, Henry Murrel of Arkansas.
Albert was preceded in death by his parents; one granddaughter, Alisyn McIntosh; three sisters, Alta, Pearl and Emma; one brother, Lige “Lucky” Murrel; and one nephew, Jan Wade Allen.
The family will receive friends at Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, LaPorte, on Wednesday, Sept. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. A life celebration will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Andy Perez officiating. Interment will follow at Tracy Cemetery, Hamlet, IN.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Family of Albert Humes.
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