He was the son of the late Russell and Blanche Humphries of Lattimore, NC. He was a three-time graduate of NC State University’s Biological and Agricultural Engineering department with a BS ’58, MS ’60 and PhD ’64. He started working for the department as a graduate student and continued until his retirement in 1998. He also taught courses in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department. There are many easily searchable on-line articles pertaining to his professional career.
He married Geneva Lee Humphries in June of 1958. They were happily married for 66 years until she passed in April of 2024. During these years, they were faithful members of Forest Hills Baptist Church. Together they raised two sons. With his boys, he coached Little League baseball and helped with Boy Scout Troop 207. Ervin also enjoyed Wolfpack sports, golf, reading and family gatherings.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and two sisters Marceline and Rebecca. He is survived by sons Rusty and Cliff, their respective wives Peggy and Priscila, a brother Dean and his wife Saundra, numerous nieces and nephews, in-laws and all their families.
The family would also like to thank the amazing doctors, nurses and staff at UNC Rex hospital.
A visitation for Ervin will be held Monday, July 29, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Forest Hills Baptist Church, 201 Dixie Trail, Raleigh, NC 27607, followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Forest Hills Baptist Church.
Services by Brown-Wynne, 300 Saint Mary's Street, Raleigh, NC.
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