Bert Humble Jr., 92, of Carona, died July 27, 2021, in Columbus. Born December 21, 1928, in Cherokee County, Bert was the son of Bert and Gladys O (Crowder) Humble. Bert was drafted in the United States Army and served during Korean War from 1951 to 1953.
Bert and Dorothea Lee Bernhardt were united in marriage August 28, 1954, in Weir. She preceded him in death March 20, 2014. Bert was a farmer and also worked for the Parsons Ammunition Plant
Ḃert is survived by three children, Joyce Humble and David Humble (wife Colette) both of Columbus and Thomas Humble of Carona. Two grandchildren, Chelsey Holcomb (husband Heath) and Seth Humble (fiancé Devyn Rexwinkle) and a great grandson Hank Holcomb also survive.
Bert was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and three sisters, Darlene Froelich, Maxine Batalia, and Margaret Purdum.
A Graveside memorial service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday July 31, at the Lone Elm Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Brenner Mortuary, 114 E. 4th St., Pittsburg.