Benny Lamar Humphreys, age 83, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023 at his residence.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 12, 2023 from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at Newton County Funeral Home - North, 9998 Hwy. 15 North, Newton. Funeral services will immediately follow the visitation in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow in Lawrence Cemetery under the direction of Newton County Funeral Home.

Bro. Gil Powell will officiate. The eulogy will be given by Mrs. Pam Arthur.

Mr. Humphreys was a native of Newton County and attended Lawrence School and graduated from Newton High School. He served in the United States Air Force and worked for the railroad for many years. He was a member of the Masonic Order. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and cooking, as well as visiting with family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Cochran Humphreys; one daughter, Connie Humphreys Harris; his parents, James L. "Sonny Boy" and Melba Humphreys.

Survivors include his wife, Juanita Winstead Humphreys of Little Rock;  daughters, Vicki  Nelson (Joel) of Hickory and Pam Arthur (Ronald) of Union; grandsons, Judd Easom (Christy) and Kurt Nelson (Emily);  granddaughters, Melanie Thomas (Brandon) and Kayleigh Vick (Hunter);  great grandchildren, Samantha Easom, Chip Nelson, Frannie Nelson, Charlie Nelson, Ruthie Nelson, Hallie Thomas and Baylor  Vick;  brothers, Thomas Humphreys (Sylvia) of Newton, Jimmy Dale Humphreys (Voncille) of Moselle and Jerry Humphreys (Betty Jo) of Lawrence;  sisters, Mary Everett of Decatur and Barbara Haralson of Conehatta;  and a host of nieces and nephews.

Pallbearers will be John Everett, Jim Humphreys, Chris Cochran, Bobby Young, Dr. Scott Massingill, and Rex Magee.

Honorary pallbearer will be Parker Emmons.

Newton County Funeral Home - North is in charge of arrangements.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com