05/01/2012

Reed Humphrey

Reed Humphrey, 61, passed away Tuesday evening, May 1, 2012, at his home in Greenville, ending a long battle with cancer. He was the son of Robert and Betty Humphrey, who predeceased him. He is survived by his wife, Jan; son, Ryan of Los Angeles; and brother, Bruce of Milwaukee, Wis.

Reed loved the theater and, while a college student in 1969, founded a student theater group, the Peter Quince Performing Company in Manitowoc, Wis., that remains active. He went on to direct and act in community theater productions in Milwaukee, Wis., and Orange Park, Fla.

He was also passionate about the Greenville UU Fellowship, serving in numerous roles, most recently as President. With his trusty band of cohorts, he created many memorable fund-raising events.

His memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the Greenville Unitarian Universalist Fellowship. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the GUUF Capital Fund, or to the Peter Quince Performing Company, Manitowoc, Wis. Cremation Society of South Carolina.