John A. Humphreys, 88, a lifelong resident of Wolcott, passed away at 12 p.m. (noon) Friday, October 31, 2014 at St. Elizabeth East Hospital in Lafayette. He was born March 26, 1926 in Lafayette, Indiana to the late Maurice and Ruth (Miller) Humphreys and was a 1944 graduate of Wolcott High School. John married Arlene R. Ruemler on June 26, 1949 in St. James Lutheran Church in Reynolds. She died August 2, 2008. John raised livestock and farmed his entire married life on the family farm in Wolcott, Indiana. He operated a successful family Shorthorn Cattle operation for many years and was on the Board of Directors of the National Shorthorn Association. He also held offices in both the National and State Shorthorn Associations and was Past President of the Farmers Cooperative in Wolcott. He was a longtime member and elder of Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church in Wolcott. He was an honorably discharged veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II and was active in the Wolcott American Legion where he helped in the presentation of military honors for many graveside services. John loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing cards, watching sports and seeing his grandchildren participate in their activities. Surviving are his son, Andrew Humphreys (wife: Jacqui) of Wolcott; two daughters, Sandra Hipsher of Knoxville, TN and Susan Stevenson (husband: Mark) of Franklin, IN; his brother, Jim Humphreys (wife: Gloria) of Wolcott and a brother-in-law, Glenn Lemming of Wolcott. Also surviving are his grandchildren, Joshua (wife: Jane), Heather (husband: Adam), John, Amanda (husband: Matt), Josh, Zachary, Jacob and Joseph and his great-grandchildren, John, Jaylynn and Sophia. Preceding him in death with his parents and wife is his sister, Martha Lemming. Friends may call from 4 - 9 p.m. Monday, November 3, 2014 at Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church (4 miles South of Wolcott on 231) and also from 10 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 4, 2014 also at the church; Pastor Anella McFee to officiate. Interment to follow in Meadow Lake Cemetery, Wolcott. Memorials may be made to the American Shorthorn Foundation, Meadow Lake Presbyterian Church or the Cornerstone School of Wolcott.