Albert Humes

Albert Humes April 29, 1945-August 28, 2014 Mr. Albert Humes, 69, of La Porte, Indiana, died Thursday August 28, 2014 at his home in LaPorte. He was born April 29, 1945 in Knox, Indiana, the son of Joseph Humes and Clara (Murrel) Humes. Albert worked 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 December 6, 1966, in Detroit, MI, he married Carolyn (Fults) Humes who survives. He is also survived by his four sons, Mark Humes of La Porte, IN, Kirk (Jennifer) Humes of La Porte, IN, Darin (Dawn) Humes of La Porte, IN, Dennis (Kari) Humes of La Porte, IN; daughter, Candy Searing of La Porte, IN; ten grandchildren, Jasen, Jennie, Aaron ,Christina, Zachary, Haley, Jacob, Erica, Cameron, Bentley; seven great-grandchildren, Jamie, Joaquin, Hayden, Brianna, Emerson, Bailey and Liam, and one brother, Henry Murrel of AR. Albert was preceded in death by his parents, one grandaughter, Alisyn McIntosh, three sisters, Alta, Pearl, Emma, one brother, Lige "Lucky" Murrel, and one nephew, Jan Wade Allen. Arrangements are being entrusted to Haverstock Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 602 Maple Ave., LaPorte, IN where the family will receive friends Wednesday, September 3, 2014 from 12:00 pm, until time of service. A life celebration will be held at Haverstock Funeral Home, Inc., Wednesday September 3, 2014 at 2:00 pm with Pastor Andy Perez officiating. Interment will follow at the Tracy Cemetery, Hamlet, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to the: Family of Albert Humes Online condolences may be made at www.haverstockfuneralhome.com. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Albert Humes please visit our Sympathy Store.