COLD BROOK-Alan John Humphrey "Hump", age 64, passed away peacefully on Tuesday October 26, 2021, in Faxton-Saint Luke's Medical Center, New Hartford. He had the support and comfort of his family by his side. Alan was born on February 3, 1957, in Herkimer, son of the late John R. and Iris Vartabedian Humphrey. He was raised in Ilion and was a graduate of Ilion High School, class of 1975. Following his enlistment in the US Navy and Honorably Discharge in1982, he furthered his education, graduating from National College of Rapid City, South Dakota with a Bachelor's of Science in 1988. Alan had worked in the Fire Tower at Pike and San National Forrest in Colorado before going to work for Fleet National Bank in the investigations department as a Kiteman until his retirement in the early 1990's. Alan had a strong belief in God and was of the Methodist faith. In his leisure time he enjoyed hunting, visiting the Turning Stone Casino and remodeling his home in Cold Brook. He took pride in listening to the radio and calling in the answers to the question of the day on different radio stations. He was affectionately known by his friends as the "Radio Contest King" and had amassed many prizes that he would then give to his friends. To all who knew him they will never forget the man with the red hat, a great sense of humor, a heart of gold who kept to himself. He was also known as an animal lover. He will be sadly missed by his many friends and family. He is survived by his twin sister, Pamela Matthews and her husband Thomas of Ilion, one brother, Bradford Humphrey of Stephentown, two nieces, Alyssa and Audrey Humphrey both of Stephentown, several cousins and special friends, Catherine Yule-Wintle of Frankfort, Jackie and Ray Taylor of the town of Ohio, NY and Rita Montoya of Pueblo, CO. Calling hours for Alan will take place on Saturday November 13, 2021 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm in Fenner Funeral Home, Inc., 115 Court Street; Herkimer. A funeral service with military honors provided by the US Navy will follow immediately after at 1:00 pm in the funeral home. The Reverend James Barnes, Pastor of the VanHornesville United Methodist Church will officiate. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made with flowers to the funeral home or monetary donations may be made to Kuyahoora Volunteer Ambulance Corp., 39 Case Street, Poland, NY 13431. Calling Hours

Saturday, November 13, 2021 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Fenner Funeral Home Inc. 115 Court St. Herkimer, New York 13350 Funeral Service

Saturday, November 13, 2021 1:00 PM