Perry Wayne Humes

Only saw you getting tired, and a cure was not to be;

So, he put His arms around you and whispered, “Come to me.”

With tearful eyes we watched you and saw you pass away;

Though we loved you dearly, we could not make you stay.

A golden heart stopped beating; hard working hands to rest;

God broke our hearts to prove to us He only takes the Best!

Perry Wayne Humes Sr. passed away on Saturday May 31st, 2025 at his home after a short illness, surrounded by his family and his best four legged, buddy Ruby he is finally at peace.

He was born to the late Nelson and Mary Humes in Richmond Ky, on November 30, 1953. Perry spent 5 years serving as an E-4 in the U.S. Army. After serving his time in the army he decided to start his own business in Florida as a drywall finisher with his brother-in-law and he retired as a semi-truck driver. Perry spent his free time fishing with his best friends Ronnie Crowe and J.R. Miniard and his two sons Greg and PJ Humes. One of his all-time favorite things was playing poker and cards with the whole family.

He is survived by his wife of 52 years Wanda Humes and 3 children, Greg (Erica) Humes of Evansville In, Marcie Rothweiler of Nicholasville Ky, PJ (Megan) Humes of Nicholasville Ky. 5 Grandchildren Cody (Mickie-Lynn) Warner, Cheyenne (Chris) Gumm, Micheal (Kylie) Rothweiler, Gage Humes, Taylor Humes. He has 5 great grandchildren. He is also survived by two sisters Martha June Peel of Wilmore Ky and Ruth-Ann peel of Danville Ky, 4 nieces and 2 nephews. Perry was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Connie Sue Allen.

Perry will be laid to rest in Camp Nelson National Cemetery with military honors at 12:30 PM Friday, June 20, 2025. 

This obituary was lovingly submitted by the Humes family. All arrangements are under the direction of Hager & Cundiff Funeral Home and we would like to express our deepest sympathy to the Humes family and friends.